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On June 17, First Person Arts and EMOC launch a virtual event they hope will shatter misperceptions of men of color purpose

Jun. 15, 2021 8:30 am

On June 17, First Person Arts and EMOC launch a virtual event they hope will shatter misperceptions of men of color

Just in time for Fathers Day, the two community-driven orgs present a film that explores honest relationships between fathers and sons of color.
City says it’s making progress on protest-driven policy changes purpose

Nov. 6, 2020 2:30 pm

City says it’s making progress on protest-driven policy changes

After 11 meetings, the City's "Pathways to Reform, Transformation and Reconciliation" steering committee has released its first progress report in its four areas of concern.
The life-threatening stress of being Black and male in Philadelphia purpose

May 6, 2019 5:17 pm

The life-threatening stress of being Black and male in Philadelphia

"People underestimate the amount of stress that men of color are going through," says Edwin Desamour, the dean at John B. Stetson Charter. And, he adds, even those going through it underestimate its impact.
Moving On: Black Male Engagement Director Erica Atwood people

Dec. 9, 2015 9:29 am

Moving On: Black Male Engagement Director Erica Atwood

Atwood recently left city government to start her own consulting business focused on helping organizations increase racial equity.