The Audacity of Growth: Black Men’s Wellness Conference A Two-Day Experienc

The Audacity of Growth: Black Men’s Wellness Conference

A Two-Day Experience of Healing, Connection & Community

• Event Overview

Date & Time:

• Day One: Saturday, September 20, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Day Two: Sunday, September 21, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  

Location:

📍 Historic Auburn Research Library

101 Auburn Ave NE · Atlanta, GA 30303

The Audacity of Growth is more than a conference — it’s a movement.

This two-day experience creates intentional space for Black men and those who love us to gather, heal, and rise together.

From mental and emotional wellness to economic empowerment and spiritual growth, the weekend is designed to connect brothers with resources, organizations, and each other.

Women are ENCOURAGED to attend there will be specific programming for women and we will unite in the auditorium to futher our conversation and healing.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Historic Auburn Research Library

Highlights include:

Undugu Healing Circles → Safe spaces for real conversations and breakthroughs

Workshops for Men & Women → Tools for supporting mental health journeys

Ight So Bloom - Fireside Exchanges → Intimate discussions with community thought leaders

• Organizational Spotlights → Connect directly with groups making an impact and direct access to resources pertaining to Employment, Education, Fatherhood, Economic Empowerment
  

  Manifest Destiny

  Undugu Brotherhood

  The Dad Gang

  Black Boys Better

  The Black Man Lab

  4Kira4Dads

  Black Men Smile

  Atlanta Black Chamber of Commerce

  Russel Innovation Center for Entrepeneurs

  The Gathering Spot

  Equity in Education

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Beltline at Ponce Market

Sponsored by: The Dad Gang

An inspiring public demonstration of Black fatherhood, community strength, and collective leadership.

Join us as fathers, sons, brothers, and allies take to the streets to stand for presence, accountability, and love.

• Black men seeking tools for healing, growth, and connection
• Women and allies wanting to better support Black men’s wellness
• Fathers, mentors, and community leaders
• Anyone passionate about the mental, spiritual, and economic health of our communities
  

Info:
Registration table open in foyer.
Light refreshments available.
Organizations set up resource tables (Room C).
Early networking begins.

Info: Room A – Undugu Session
Healing circle for men. Theme: Brotherhood, Vulnerability, Growth.
Room B – Supporting Men’s Mental Health (Women’s Session)
Workshop equipping women to better understand and support men’s healing journeys.
Room C – Resource Connections
Ongoing org tables; light engagement with participants.

Info: Lunch served.
Encourage visiting resource tables.
Volunteers float to make introductions between attendees and org reps.

Info: Blended Spotlight + Fireside Conversation

Quick grounding (collective breath + affirmation)
Organizational Spotlights (10 orgs, ~6 min each)
Format for each org:
2 min spotlight → mission + one story.
3 min dialogue → Moderator engages with them + pulls in 1–2 orgs for cross-talk.
1 min audience reflection → one brother/attendee reacts or asks question.
Organizations:
Undugu
Equity in Education
Black Boys Better
The Black Man Lab
4Kira4Dads
The Dad Gang
Black Men Smile
Atlanta’s Black Chamber of Commerce
RICE
The Gathering Spot

Info: Audience Need Share (15 min)
Open floor: brothers (and sisters) stand and share “I need ___.” (mentorship, resources, healing spaces, financial tools, etc.).

Directed Speed Connections (30 min)
Attendees funneled directly to the org/resource table that aligns with their need.
Format: 3–5 people per rotation group.
Every 7 minutes, rotate so each attendee connects with multiple orgs.
Volunteers help guide traffic so everyone finds the right resource.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, United States