Community Empowerment Through
Black Men Healing Conference
We are seeking workshop proposals for the 18th Annual Community Empowerment Through Black Men Healing Conference, to be held on Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June 26, 2026, at St. Paul College. This year's theme is “The Mind, Body, and Soul of Community Healing”. We will critically examine the challenges that trauma poses to the mental, physical, and spiritual health of the community. Additionally, we will explore culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approaches that emphasize social connections, cultural practices, transformation, and community healing.
Submit your proposal to Sam Simmons at ssc@comcast.net. The deadline is March 16, 2026. Notification will be sent to the Primary presenter by March 27, 2026. Submit your proposal NOW!
“If you never heal from what hurt you, you’ll bleed on people that didn’t cut you!”
Speaker Responsibilities
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You must be available on Thursday, June 25th, at 10:30 or 1 pm.
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Supply a laptop and/or the presentation on a flash drive.
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To provide an electronic PDF copy of the handout materials by June 15, 2026, for posting on the conference website for attendees to download. If you will supply hard copies, make at least 40 to accommodate attendees on the workshop day.
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Speakers may promote their book but not sell or promote other products during workshop time. Workshops are strictly educational.
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Submit all questions by email to Sam Simmons at ssc@comcast.net.
Speaker Benefits
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We will make available to you and one co-presenter free conference registration, including meals.
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We will promote the workshop and presenters through the website and by mailing them.
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We will provide (1) screen and (1) LCD Projector for each workshop. Additional equipment will be at the presenter’s
We are seeking submissions that will provide conference attendees with the best culturally competent and community-based strategies on the following topics:
MIND
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Self-Care
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Male Trauma
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Mindfulness Practices
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Family: Generational Trauma
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Mental and Emotional Health
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Safe Community Environments
BODY
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Body-Self Care
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Nutrition
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Chronic Pain
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Prostate Cancer
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Healthcare Advocacy
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Addressing Toxic Stress
SOUL/SPIRIT
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Breath Work
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Grief And Loss
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Generational Trauma
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Mind-Male Programming
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Role of the Faith Community
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Healthy/Non-Violent Relationships
ADDITIONAL TOPICS AND PROFESSIONALS
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Mentoring
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Chiropractors
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Job Readiness
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Gender Issues
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Medical Doctors
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Male Programming
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Massage Therapists
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Economic Trauma Healing
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Multi-generational Healing
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Early Childhood Development
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Online Violence, Cyber-Bullying
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Professional Self-Care and/or Healing
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State and local efforts to create culturally sensitive trauma-informed systems
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Faith-Rooted Healing Beyond the Church Walls: Engaging men through informal spiritual spaces (gyms, barbershops, kitchens, etc.)
Note: Open to presentations on other topics related to trauma awareness, healing, resilience and policy change.
