MOBItalks is back and ready to empower attendees with conversation around alternative wellness, understanding sex therapy, and black queer joy with industry leaders and community activists.
Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI) is teaming up with local New York-based Entertainers, Entrepreneurs and Community Based Leaders for their signature MOBItalks presented by ViiV Healthcare accelerate initiative.
MOBItalks, a free personal and professional development series for Black gay men, creates distinguished experiences while encouraging attendees to live stronger, longer, and healthier.
it is excited to return where it all started with MOBItalks.it will take place on May 14th at 265 West 37th Street, 17th floor, New York, NY 10018, from 12 pm to 4 pm. Attendees can look forward to hearing from Thaddeus Coates, Dr. Sean Larry Stevens, Jonathan Burke, Kevin E. Taylor, and Walter Kemp.
Individuals will also enjoy the artistic expression of Chalvar Monteiro, and Jamel Franks. The evening will be hosted by the award-winning host of Surface Level Podcast. Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive free professional headshots by award-winning photographer, Laquann Dawson.
Brunch bites will also be provided by Food Network highlighted cater, Cornbread26 Food Co.
“NYC is home for MOBI and we are extremely blessed to be back in person this year with so many familiar faces. These are the people that have helped it continue to thrive and do intentional work where it is needed most,” said DaShawn Usher, Founder and Executive Director.
We are excited to connect, laugh, and give back to the people who give us so much.” As an alternative to limited social gathering spaces, MOBI seeks to provide a platform for Black gay men and queer people of color to speak authentically about issues that affect them regarding health, wellness, and personal and professional development.
All our events and initiatives are peer-led and connect community members across different social classes, education levels, and ages.
Along with MOBItalks, firm will host MOBIfest, a free interactive wellness experience that celebrates Black queer voices in fashion, music, visual arts and media on June 9-12, 2022. MOBI is in its 5th year of programming and has given over 1 million dollars back to the black queer community.
“MOBI’s impact is felt throughout New York City by providing opportunities for queer Black people and other queer people of color to connect with each other. Connection is important for health. MOBI creates spaces where queer POC can feel safe but also see themselves represented and celebrated,” said Dr. Jorge H. Soler, Public Health Researcher at Project ACHIEVE. ” We have all missed going to in-person MOBI events and can’t wait to be with them again!”
