Men Be:H.A.V.E
Men BeH.A.V.E is a mens support and mentoring group (Master Mind). We provide support, training and Development in four areas 1)Health - Physical + Mental 2)Advocacy; 3)Valor - Defining Masculinity in the 21st century and 4) Economic Empowerment by improving Financial Literacy.
Men BeH:A:V:E is a mens support and Master Mind group founded on four pillers. Those who join are encouraged too persue a degree of attainment in any or all of the following areas / pillers 1)Health (Body & Mind ) 2)Advocacy( For Community & Self aka Nia (NEE-ah) the fifth principle of Kwanzaa, a Swahili word meaning "Purpose," emphasizing the collective goal of building and developing the community to restore its traditional greatness, calling for individuals to align personal aspirations with the greater good and cultural upliftment. It's about setting intentions and taking meaningful action to strengthen family, neighborhood, and cultural legacy, ensuring personal goals contribute to the community's well-being. 3)Valorous, to act with courage in the protection of family and Community, and 4) Economically Empowered. This fourth piller of Men BeH.A.V.E corresponds with the fourth principle of Kwanzaa which is Ujamaa, which means Cooperative Economics, focusing on building and maintaining our own businesses, shops.It encourages economic self-reliance, supporting Black-owned businesses, and creating shared wealth and opportunities within the community. At Men BeH.A.V.E we support and are supported by each other incorporating the Master Mind principles of Pier to Pier Mentoring. We seek to challenge the current views on "Toxic Masculinity" by affirming that being masculine does not preclude the characteristics of caring. We do all this so we can better serve our Families , Communities and Faith. Selah