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Saturday, June 13
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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About the ManKave

Engage, Empower, Evolve

The Mission

Empowering men to take control of their health through bold, interactive experiences.

Our Aim

to build  a strong network of men supporting each other's health journeys.

What is the ManKave?

The ManKave is a safe space to discuss the health concerns of men, with a focus on men of color.

It’s a movement—where barbershop talk meets health equity. Through bold conversations, immersive wellness experiences, and culturally tailored activations, The ManKave empowers men to take control of their health, build community, and redefine what wellness looks like for the modern man.

3 Pillars of Foundation

Community-Centered

Innovative Engagement

Strong Partnerships

Goals of The ManKave

Connect men to ongoing preventative care and screening
Break down SDOH barriers through education and empowerment
Build a culturally relevant health and wellness marketplace
Boost Engagement in health and wellness among men

Event Details

Theme
Love. Labor. Legacy.
Date
June 13, 2026
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Health Sciences Education Building
395 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203
first 50 men to arrive will receive a swag bag!
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đź’Ľ youth-focused workshops
🩺 Wellness Pavilion & Networking
🔥 panel discussions
đź‘Ą break out sessions
⚕️ Free Colon Cancer Screenings
🎨 Art Showcase
🎉 Fun, Food, Freebies
🏆 raffles & door prizes
Buy Ad Space
2x Your Chance to Win by Joining the Brotherhood
View Photo Gallery
Fireside Chat Discussions
Defining Modern Black Masculinity
Personal identity
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Fathers and Role Models
Faith-Based Well Being
How do we define vulnerability?
What is the role of community and faith in supporting mental well-being?
Faith-Inspired Masculinity& Intimate Relationships
Physical Health and Preventative Care
Cardiovascular Health
Mental Health
Cancer Awareness
PANEL 1

Built From Survival:
Trust, Trauma & Healing

moderator
Divensley Toussaint-Charles
School Program Manager,
Kings Against Violence Initiative (KAVI)
panelist
Runako Gulstone
Community Engagement & Youth Development Leader
panelist
Aaron Muller, LCSW
Founder,
CEO Modify Wellness
panelist
Mcandy Germain
Student Leader,
Georgia State University
panelist
Marquise Wright
Youth Justice Organizer,
Urban Seeds Grow
PANEL 2

Engagement Economics:
Culture, Capital & Community Power

moderator
Victor Ukwu, MD
Community Physician,
Creator of The ManKave
panelist
Darnell Liburd
Founder,
Darnell Cares Inc.
panelist
Jermaine Meadows, Ed.D
Founder & CEO,
The Neighborhood Role Model
panelist
Pastor Jason Hendrickson
Speaker, Entrepreneur & Creative Leader
panelist
Kori Haggie
Digital Creator & Cultural Influencer
(@Richthanfamous)

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