Young Black Men Wanted For Greatness Leadership Conference In Buffalo

Young Black men in Buffalo are invited to take part in the "Unleash Your Greatness" Young Men's Leadership Conference. It will be taking place from Friday, August 5 through Monday, August 8, 2022. There are still spaces available for teens ages 15 to 18. The event is presented by the Independent Health Foundation and sponsored in part by Power 93.7 WBLK. The organizer, Duncan Kirkwood, has spent many years working with the youth and activating the community. The 3-day conference will take place at Beaver Hollow Conference Center, located at 1083 Pit Road, Java Center, NY 14082.

This is going to be powerful. It's going to be like a mix of boot camp, pledging, resilience, and leadership training.

~ Duncan Kirkwood

During the conference, the attendees will learn a variety of skills. There will be a focus on:

- Building mental health
- Learning to lead
- Building physical health
- Goal setting
- Self discipline
- Speaking your truth
- Advocacy training
- How to actively listen
- Preparing for life after high school
- Developing resilience
- Building brotherhood
- Basketball
- Gaming with cash prizes

Other sponsors of the event are National Grid, Northland Workforce Training Center, Fostering Greatness, Bryant Stratton College, and West Herr.

The registration fee for the whole weekend is free thanks to the sponsors. The Independent Health Foundation is helping to cover the other costs, including room and board for the attendees. Parents and guardians can register young men here.

Duncan stated during my recent interview with him that the conference is the kick-off event for a 12-month initiative. After the conference, the young men will meet one day a month to learn about a new business or organization, as well as receive training.

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