Live Affirmations for Black Men: A Community Mental Health Gathering

Hosted by Affirmations for Black Men, this gathering will combine live affirmations, guided breathwork, personal reflection, and an intentio
About this Event

Live Affirmations for Black Men: A Community Mental Health Gathering

Date & Time: August 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Venue: Bari Butiki

This is a small, powerful gathering created to shift the conversation around Black men and mental health. Nicole Glass will lead us with guided affirmations to help everyone pause, reflect, and get grounded before diving into honest and open community dialogue.

Only 12 Black men will be in the room, but the impact goes way beyond that. Through Affirmations for Black Men, the insights and stories shared will inspire a huge online community of over 400,000 people.

Nicole’s role is to hold the space and then pass the mic, so Black men can share their real experiences, challenges, and ideas for healing. We’ll also highlight Black men doing important work in the community to make sure their voices and solutions are heard.

This isn’t just a private talk—it’s the start of a bigger conversation about emotional wellness, identity, pressure, purpose, brotherhood, and meaningful support both in person and online.

Agenda

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:05 PM
Welcome & Setting the Intention

Info: Nicole Glass will welcome guests, introduce the purpose of the gathering, and establish a respectful space rooted in honesty, confidentiality, encouragement, and brotherhood.

🕑: 01:05 PM - 01:15 PM
Guided Affirmations & Grounding

Info: Nicole will lead affirmations and a brief grounding exercise centered on peace, healing, self-worth, purpose, and emotional wellness.

🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:25 PM
Introductions & Opening Check-In

Info: Each guest will briefly introduce himself and respond to a prompt about what brought him into the room or what he believes Black men need more space to discuss.

🕑: 01:25 PM - 01:45 PM
Changing the Narrative: Black Men & Mental Health

Info: A facilitated conversation about the pressures Black men carry, barriers to discussing mental health, and what genuine support, emotional safety, and healing can look like.

🕑: 01:45 PM - 01:55 PM
Pass the Mic

Info: The men in the room will share messages, perspectives, resources, and solutions that can be amplified through the Affirmations for Black Men online community of more than 400,000 people.

🕑: 01:55 PM - 02:00 PM
Closing Reflection & Collective Affirmation

Info: Each guest will share one message he wants another Black man to hear, followed by a closing affirmation led by Nicole.