{"id":61012,"date":"2026-05-21T14:43:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T18:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starr.org\/?post_type=event_listing&#038;p=61012"},"modified":"2026-06-14T00:58:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T04:58:42","slug":"the-black-boys-men-national-symposium","status":"expired","type":"event_listing","link":"https:\/\/starr.org\/event\/the-black-boys-men-national-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"The Black Boys &amp; Men National Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_1\">Get ready for three powerful days of inspiration, connection, and action. Now in its fifth year, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gvsu.edu\/bbms\/\">Black Boys &amp; Men National Symposium<\/a> is expanding to a new home in Battle Creek, where a vibrant community, strong partnerships, and real momentum in education are fueling a future-forward conversation about equity and opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_2\">This gathering brings together K-12 educators, higher education leaders, youth service professionals, and community changemakers who are committed to transforming the systems that shape the lives of Black boys and young men. Whether you\u2019re an experienced practitioner or new to this work, you\u2019ll leave with fresh ideas, practical strategies, and a renewed sense of purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_b63fa9-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_b63fa9-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_b63fa9-1e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_b63fa9-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_b63fa9-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_b63fa9-1e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_b63fa9-1e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_b63fa9-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_b63fa9-1e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading61012_b63fa9-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_b63fa9-1e\">Starr experts will be presenting two powerful sessions at this event. 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Kathy Hart, Senior Director of Learning Services and Solutions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_736b96-41_0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_736b96-41_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_736b96-41_0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_736b96-41_0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_736b96-41_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_736b96-41_0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_736b96-41_0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_736b96-41_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_736b96-41_0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading61012_736b96-41_0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_736b96-41_0\">Thursday, June 11<br>10:15 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_473ded-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_473ded-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_473ded-de\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_473ded-de mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_473ded-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_473ded-de\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_473ded-de img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_473ded-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_473ded-de\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading61012_473ded-de wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_473ded-de\">Addressing the school-to-prison pipeline requires a systemic shift from punitive, exclusionary discipline practices to inclusive, trauma-informed, and resilience-focused approaches that keep students connected to learning and supportive relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_beca6a-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_beca6a-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_beca6a-3f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_beca6a-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_beca6a-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_beca6a-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_beca6a-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_beca6a-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_beca6a-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading61012_beca6a-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_beca6a-3f\">Schools can interrupt this pipeline by replacing zero-tolerance policies with trauma-informed approaches that help educators understand student behavior through the lens of lived experiences, emphasizing safety and connection rather than punishment.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_b3cd92-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_b3cd92-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_b3cd92-84\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_b3cd92-84 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_b3cd92-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_b3cd92-84\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_b3cd92-84 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_b3cd92-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_b3cd92-84\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading61012_b3cd92-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_b3cd92-84\">Inclusion is strengthened through consistent implementation of social and emotional learning, which equips students with skills in self-regulation, communication, and conflict resolution. Schools also reduce disparities by examining discipline data for bias and ensuring equitable responses across race, disability, and gender.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-61012_1556e9-b0 .kt-block-spacer{height:34px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-61012_1556e9-b0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#a5a29d;width:91%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-61012_1556e9-b0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_82160e-64_0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_82160e-64_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_82160e-64_0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_82160e-64_0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_82160e-64_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_82160e-64_0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_82160e-64_0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_82160e-64_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_82160e-64_0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading61012_82160e-64_0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_82160e-64_0\"><strong>Legacy, Presence, and Healing: Understanding Black Fatherhood Across Generations<\/strong><br><em>Ken Ponds, Vice President of Oneness and Special Advisor to the President &amp; Will Weeks, Resilience Coach<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_66b95d-97_0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_66b95d-97_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_66b95d-97_0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_66b95d-97_0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_66b95d-97_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_66b95d-97_0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_66b95d-97_0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_66b95d-97_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_66b95d-97_0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading61012_66b95d-97_0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_66b95d-97_0\">In this session on Black Fatherhood, we will explore the vital role fathers play in advancing equitable outcomes in education and community life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_af2e72-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_af2e72-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_af2e72-b2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_af2e72-b2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_af2e72-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_af2e72-b2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_af2e72-b2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_af2e72-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_af2e72-b2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading61012_af2e72-b2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_af2e72-b2\">Participants will examine the systems that shape the experiences of Black males and consider how engaged fatherhood can transform those pathways. Through discussion of proven practices and practical tools, the session will highlight strategies that strengthen family engagement, support student success, and build resilient communities.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_f10bf2-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_f10bf2-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_f10bf2-0d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_f10bf2-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_f10bf2-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_f10bf2-0d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_f10bf2-0d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_f10bf2-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_f10bf2-0d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading61012_f10bf2-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_f10bf2-0d\">Attendees will leave with actionable ideas and resources to champion Black fatherhood, serve as change agents, and implement solutions that uplift Black boys and their families in schools and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading61012_6d89eb-c3_5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gvsu.edu\/bbms\/\">Registration is open, secure your spot and be part of this movement for lasting change<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":61014,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"event_listing_category":[584],"event_listing_type":[567],"class_list":["post-61012","event_listing","type-event_listing","status-expired","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_listing_category-community-culture","event_listing_type-conference"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Black Boys &amp; 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