Brother empowerMENt was formed with the intention to partner with community members and other organizations to reduce the stigma of negative male competition and unhealthy social constructs.  We are helping brothers to breakthrough without breaking.  It is important for our brothers, men and their families to understand that we are here to support and love one another while extending our arms.  Hosts: J. Dwayne Garnett, CEO  & Cordell Gibson, CTO Collaborators: Kerwin Pittman & Ian Parks Music by LAW Beezy  Produced by JB “Bishop” Greene Special Guests: T.Todd and Aaliyah Simon Announcements New Book 360 Degrees of Success in Fulfillment Researchers have found that at least 1 in 6 men have experienced sexual abuse or assault, whether in childhood or as adults. Rape of males. A CDC study found that, in the US, 1 in 71 men had been raped or suffered an attempt within their lifetime. The same study found that approximately 1 in 21 or 4.8% men in a survey had been made to penetrate someone else, usually an intimate partner or acquaintance.  Men die by suicide 3.53x more often than women. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. Teenage boys are four times more likely than girls to drop out of school and represent more than 75% of the children referred to special education in the U.S Homeownership is lower for black college graduates than for white high school dropouts We understand that everyone may need someone to talk to, so we desire to have a safe place for our brothers as well. Therefore, each Thursday at 8:30 PM EST, we host a Facebook and YouTube Live to engage in healthy discussions centered around awareness and empowerment.  

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