Where:  Eternal Church @ 0600

For some historical perspective please watch this message as a first step in understanding the black perspective and a cause for division within our communities.
 https://vimeo.com/184266640

Ignorance, unconscious bias and prejudice are all factors that color my understanding of issues that are facing my brothers in the black community. These factors are unacceptable shortcomings for a man that wants to be a high impact man within my family and community. If you are like me, you recognize at a high level the institutional injustice and the social division this injustice creates.  But you don’t know where to get started or how to get educated on the true issues and challenges.

With increasing frequency when you turn on the TV, you see a police action that results in the loss of another black life. This action then results in protests and demonstrations, retaliation and a continued cycle of anger and resentment of our law enforcement that then extends across racial boundaries. During these situations, it is evident that the black community is reacting to something much bigger than a single tragic event and there is a deep rooted issue that needs to be addressed. In reality the specific tragic event is the flash point for a long-standing perception of inequality and oppression by law enforcement that ignites unrest.

Please join a panel discussion with Figaro, Fellini and Deacon each of which have experience related to this injustice. This 3rd F convergence is designed to take the first step toward better empathizing with our brothers of a different color.  F3 is about “invigorating male leadership” and before we can be leaders in the community we need to understand a perspective that reaches beyond our own experience.

Every Pax has a call to action coming out of this convergence that starts with changing our own perspective in order to be able to empathize with the injustice. You are then challenged to help educate your friends, coworkers and children to begin to create advocates for change.

Without question We are in the middle of a generational battle that will plague our kids and together we have an opportunity to help propel this issue in a new direction. Please plan to join us for this important conversation that will challenge you to look at the world a little differently.