The University of Toledo\u2019s Brothers on the Rise is hosting a male symposium, Strength in Unity, featuring Grammy-nominated political activist and author Kevin Powell as keynote speaker, on Friday, April 19.<\/p>\n
The student event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Doermann Theatre. Registration is free and required by Wednesday, April 17.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ‘Strength in Unity’ conference strives to navigate manhood and masculinities to empower tomorrow’s leaders today through exploration of identity, a defining of leadership and resilience, and a reimagining of manhood in a diverse world,\u201d said David Young, director of Toledo Excel and Special Projects.<\/p>\n
The Strength in Unity male symposium will include breakouts that will focus on networking, career, accountability, mental health and commonalities.<\/p>\n
Brothers on the Rise is a faculty\/staff mentorship group focusing on Black and Latino males and the sessions will target these groups, but all students are welcome to attend the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think all students could greatly benefit,” Young said. “In addition, Kevin has recently completed a documentary film exploring Black males and issues of manhood. We will be some of the first in the country to see footage.\u201d<\/p>\n
To register, visit the \u201cStrength in Unity\u201d website<\/a>.<\/p>\n