UC African American/Black Male Staff Employee Resource Group hosts 3rd annual Black Male Summit
The UC African American/Black Male Staff Employee Resource Group will host the 3rd annual Black Male Summit Saturday, April 13, in Carl H. Lindner Hall, 2906 Woodside Drive, Cincinnati.
The UC African American/Black Male Staff Employee Resource Group will host the 3rd annual Black Male Summit Saturday, April 13, in Carl H. Lindner Hall, 2906 Woodside Drive, Cincinnati.
This year’s theme is, ‘Educate, Empower, Advance!’
The daylong event runs from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and will include at least seven workshops with topics ranging from health & wellness, building wealth & financial empowerment to career development & career success. The focus of the event is to enlighten the public about challenges Black men face in leadership, higher education, business and other professional and personal endeavors.
Anyone is welcome to attend. The event is open to the public.
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