PHILADELPHIA – The Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement will host its Community Conversations series for March with a discussion on “Economic Development.” Forged by a partnership between the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME) and the Community College of Philadelphia’s Center for Male Engagement, the Community Conversations Initiative is a platform to engage Philadelphian’s and leaders who work for and within communities of color. The initiative is a monthly forum where community members and leaders discuss challenges, opportunities, and solutions that address dismantling inequities that impact the lives of men and boys of color in the city.
What: OBME Hosts Community Conversation, “Economic Development”
Who:
- Jack Drummond, Director, OBME
- Jonathan Todd, Commerce Department, City of Philadelphia
- Kamal Rhodes, CEO, Art is the Culture and CCP Student
- Maurice “Fresh” Thomas, Founder of Fresh Entertainment and CCP student
When: Wednesday, October 18, 5:30pm
Where: Community College of Philadelphia, 18th & Callowhill St., Center for Business & Industry CBI – Rm C2-28