WHERE YOUNG MEN AND MEN OF COLOR WORLDWIDE COME TO LEVEL UP WITH 🧘🏽♂️ MINDFULNESS, 📖 RESOURCES, AND 🫱🏽🫲🏽 THE COMMUNITY.
What Do You Need?
Looking for support or resources? Browse our categories to find helpful tools, tips, and information. Whether you're seeking guidance on mental health, self-care, or community support, we got you.
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Mindfulness & Meditation (coming soon)
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What’s On Your Mind, Bro? (coming soon)
Support/Peer Groups (coming soon)
Check out the freshest wellness tips, real-life stories, and latest advice to keep your mind and vibe right.
Softly Falling: A Reflection on Male Depression
🕒 2 min read
“It wasn’t some sudden collapse. It was slow, gradual, like a leaf drifting quietly to the ground. For the longest time, I thought I had to be okay. Strength wasn’t optional—it was expected." This article from a personal reflection explores the subtle ways depression can take hold in men, often rooted in societal expectations and the suppression of vulnerability.
Breaking the Chains: Understanding the Pressures of Masculinity
🕒 2 min read
Masculinity comes with unspoken rules—be tough, show no weakness, handle it alone. But real strength is about breaking free from those limits. Breaking the Chains explores how these pressures impact young men, especially men of color, and why it’s time to redefine what strength really means.
The Caged Bird Mentality: Breaking Free for Collective Wellness
🕒 1 min read
Too many of us get stuck in survival mode, trapped by limits we didn’t choose. The Caged Bird Mentality breaks down how these cages—built by society, history, and even ourselves—keep Black men and boys from fully thriving. It’s time to question the cage, embrace healing, and reclaim our right to fly.
WOYMB?
Check out this month’s prompt, sit with it for a minute, and figure out your take. Then, explore the provided reading or video to get your mind right and push through whatever’s in your way.
! Disclaimer: The Monthly Reflection section is designed for personal growth and self-exploration. It is not intended to replace professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
“A challenge I’m facing right now is...”
This Month’s Reflection
No judgment, just support. Whatever you're feeling, we're here for you, bro.
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No judgment, just support. Whatever you're feeling, we're here for you, bro. ✊🏽
UPCOMING EVENTS
Don't miss out on the exciting upcoming events hosted by the B.R.O. Experience Foundation and organizations all around the nation.
May 18-23, 2025
Permission and Refuge|A Healing Retreat for Men of Color Scholarships Available
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through the transformative practice of yoga. Led by Reggie Hubbard, Chance York, and Hawah Kasat, this retreat mixes yoga, meditation, and conscious conversation to help you find your peace, connect with community, and heal from the inside out. You'll leave feeling recharged and ready, with self-care tools you can actually use in everyday life. Feeling called to explore? Learn more and see if this retreat is the support you’ve been seeking.
🕒 Sunday, May 18 to Friday, May 23, 2025
📍Location: On Campus at Kripalu
The B.R.O. Experience Upcoming Events
Note: If no events are listed above, there are currently no upcoming events from The B.R.O. Experience. Please check back soon!
SIT BACK. RELAX. WATCH.
Relax and tune in—this is your hub for mindfulness, music, interviews, workshops, and more. From stress relief techniques to inspiring conversations, find what keeps you grounded and uplifted.
Behind the Bars is a music-centered cognitive-behavioral group for middle and high schoolers, using popular lyrics and poetry as tools for self-exploration and growth. Through workshops, discussions, and journaling, participants dive into topics like mental health, peer pressure, and societal norms in a supportive space. Watch this session and share your thoughts in the comments!
Behind the Bars Session
Press Play & Lock In Bro🎧
Our Playlist for You!
Whatever you're feeling, from joy to frustration, our playlists offer a sonic companion to help you navigate your emotions. Join our community and stay tuned for future audio discussions.
Check out Community Corners to see what our partners are up to, with updates and highlights on the programs making a difference in the community.
Kings Against Violence Initiative Inc. (KAVI), is dedicated to preventing and eliminating interpersonal violence among young people in Brooklyn, NY, through advocacy, peer leadership, community engagement, and social justice initiatives.
KAVI Brooklyn
The Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps (BSVAC), recognized as the nation’s first multi-racial volunteer ambulance service, has been delivering emergency medical services and training programs since 1988.
BSVAC
Stephanie Schiavenato
Stephanie Schiavenato is the founder of a doula company that provides ongoing, non-judgmental support throughout the birthing process. She also shares valuable tips and resources for fathers, empowering them to play an active role in their family's journey.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Crisis Hotlines
A list of hotline services that offers immediate, confidential support from professionals, available 24/7 for guidance and care.
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Community Services
Free/low-cost therapy and community-driven initiatives tailored for young Black men and communities of color.
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Wellness Apps
Recommended apps and platforms that provide guided meditations, mindfulness exercises, and relaxation techniques.
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Support Groups
Online and in-person support groups, focusing on men’s mental health, grief, addiction, or specific cultural issues.
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Books & Podcasts
A curated list of empowering books and podcasts that focus on mental health, self-care, and personal growth.
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Downloadables
Free downloadable resources, such as mental health guides, self-care checklists, and tips for managing anxiety or stress.
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