What is National Black Men Day?
National Black Men Day celebrates the unique journey and success of black men in America. This journey includes the beginnings of slavery, to modern times. Black men have fought to be free, equal, and honored. This day will also highlight prominent black men throughout history, to educate everyone on our vast contributions to society. We will also honor current black men of stature to encourage future generations.
This day also serves to bring awareness to issues black men still face. This day will promote health as an important focus for black men. This includes both physical and mental health. This day will serve as a reminder for men to pay attention to their health, by doing annual visits to the doctor to receive proper health screenings. This day will also promote mental health as a real and positive health option. This day will help educate on the definitions, signs, and symptoms of mental health issues and the services available to address them.
Why was National Black Men Day created?
National Black Men Day serves as an opportunity for media outlets to highlight and showcase positive black men in their communities. It is extremely important for our country and culture to see black men achieving success and greatness in all areas of service, business, and careers. This also includes as fathers, husbands, mentors, and role models. Black men will be able to share their success stories for others to learn from. Positive images and visuals of black men will be shared.
This day will serve as a call to action to help bring more awareness, support, and resources to these initiatives. This day can also be utilized to raise funding and resources to causes needed to support black men, including medical research and clinical services for black men. Volunteerism will also be vital to continue these ongoing efforts to support black men.
How should National Black Men Day be celebrated?
National Black Men Day should be celebrated by highlighting positive black men throughout history and currently living. This day can also be celebrated by bringing awareness to health issues concerning black men. Celebrating and supporting black men also supports the entire community. National Black Men Day brings black men even closer to our country.