Past Black and Latino Male Summits

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Join us at this year's 2019 Black and Latino Male Summit. The theme this year will be:
Dismantling Barriers and Building Alliances Between Black & Latinx Men!

This year's summit is concentrated on deconstructing the social barriers that hinder solidarity between Black and Latinx men, and how to implement stronger, more conscious levels of communication and relation in our communities. Our purpose is to have a conscious discussion on what is keeping us from working together as one, how can he break this cycle of division, and in what ways can we construct a better sense of unity.

Summit Details
Date: Saturday, April 20th, 2019
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: I-Hotel and Conference Center
1900 South 1st Street, Champaign, Illinois

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Deadline: Friday, February 22, 2019

The theme for the 2019 Black and Latino Male Summit (BLMS) is Dismantling Barriers and Building Alliances Between Black & Latinx Men.

This year's summit is concentrated on deconstructing the social barriers that hinder solidarity between Black and Latinx men, and how to implement stronger, more conscious levels of communication and relation in our communities. Our purpose is to have a conscious discussion on what is keeping us from working together as one, how can he break this cycle of division, and in what ways can we construct a better sense of unity.

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Black and Latino Male Summit 2018 Web Banner

Black & Latino Male Summit 2018

Decolinizing Our Minds, Body, and Culture
Saturday, March 31st, 2018

This year's summit is concentrated in the decolonization of concepts that have impacted and continue to negatively impact Black and Latino men. Our purpose is to deconstruct narratives, build consciousness as to who we are as Men of Color, and to continue our drive to serve as an agent of positive change in our communities.

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black & latino male summit 2017

“Reviving Our Roots: The Cultivation of the Afro-Latino Diaspora”

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Sponsored by the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center & La Casa Cultural Latina

The theme of the 2017 Black and Latino Male Summit (BLMS) is “Reviving Our Roots: The Cultivation of the Afro-Latino Diaspora.” This year’s summit strives to provide a forum for Black and Latino men to discuss the role of history in today’s Black and Latino male experience.

Summit Details
Date: Saturday, February 25th, 2017
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: I-Hotel and Conference Center
1900 S. 1st Street, Champaign, Illinois

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Black & Latino Male Summit 2016

Uniting for Change: Affirming Our Legacy to Influence Future Efforts
Saturday, March 5, 2016

The theme of the 2016 Black and Latino Male Summit (BLMS) is Uniting for Change: Affirming Our Legacy to Influence Future Efforts! This year’s summit strives to provide a forum for Black and Latino men to discuss the role of history in today’s Black and Brown culture. 

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Black & Latino Male Summit 2015

An Exploration of Identity: Who Are You? Who Do They Think You Are?
Saturday, February 28, 2015

The theme of the 2015 Black and Latino Male Summit (BLMS) is An Exploration of Identity: Who Are You? Who Do They Think You Are? This year’s summit strives to provide a forum for Black and Latino men to discuss issues of identity and to create strategies to explore, develop, and protect their identities. The summit aims to create an experience that sparks reflection and ignites action from its participants. 

2015 BLMS Banner that says "2015 Black and Latino Male Summit An Exploration of Identity"

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Black & Latino Summit 2014

Saturday, February 22, 2014

The 2014 Black and Latino Male Summit (BLMS) provides a forum for Black and Latino men to discuss issues on manhood and to develop strategies to achieve academic success, professional development, and wellness. Furthermore, the organizers and sponsors of this summit seek to promote camaraderie, coalition building, and community between Black and Latino men at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.