Barbershop Talks: Black Men's Suicide Prevention & Chronic Health Support

NSBE Boston’s mission is to empower Black engineers to excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact their communities. Health is essential to making that mission a reality. When our members are thriving—physically, mentally, and emotionally—they’re better equipped to lead, support each other, and drive change.

As part of our Movember Challenge, Barbershop Conversations is the cornerstone event, focused on promoting wellness and addressing critical issues like mental health, prostate health, and suicide prevention that deeply impact our community. This gathering will equip attendees with practical strategies to manage mental health challenges, with a special emphasis on suicide prevention, all while balancing the demands of work and life. It’s also an opportunity to build connections, creating a networking space for our collegiate students and professionals to support one another.

About Our Speaker

We’re honored to have Dr. Martin Pierre, president of the Massachusetts Psychological Association and co-founder of the Ashmont Counseling Center, joining us to lead this important conversation on mental health in the Black community. Dr. Pierre’s expertise will guide discussions around Black men’s mental health, suicide prevention, and chronic health challenges, empowering Black engineers and professionals at every career stage. Read more about Dr. Martin Pierre here.

For College Students: In the spirit of community support, we’re offering free haircuts to 10 college students attending the event!

Donation Ask: This is a free event, but we encourage professionals to consider a minimum donation of $10. Your contribution will help us pay it forward and cover more haircuts as needed.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

In the Cut Nubian Square Barbershop, 2379 Washington Street, Boston, United States