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Truth. Accountability. Listening. Kinship.

Black Men Talk

A therapist-guided dialogue circle for men 18+ focused on connection, accountability, mental wellness, and community.

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Men seated together in conversation during a Black Men Talk session

Black Men Talk began as a book club, but over time the conversations became just as important as the books themselves.

Each session creates room for men to speak openly, listen deeply, and grow together, guided by a licensed therapist. This is not group therapy. It is a guided space for conversation, reflection, and growth while building community.

For: Men 18+ in Illinois and Missouri

When we usually meet

  1. 01Illinois — 3rd Friday, 6:30–9:00 PM
  2. 02Missouri — 4th Thursday, 6:30–9:00 PM

Every session

  1. 01Structured facilitation
  2. 02Guided mental health topics
  3. 03Follow-up resources provided
  4. 04Food provided for attendees

From the program

See it in motion.

Black Men T.A.L.K. flyer: Black Men Read in collaboration with Changes Therapy presents Black Men T.A.L.K., every 4th Thursday, 6:30 to 9:00 PM, at 4631 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis. Truth, Accountability, Listening, Kinship. Sponsored by 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis.Open full-size flyer (opens in a new tab)
Session flyer from blackmenread.org/events (Missouri sessions at 100 Black Men, 4631 Delmar Blvd).

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