Initiate and inspire change.
Advance your career. Elevate as a balanced leader that values people and results.
Our leadership development programs give you the knowledge, expertise and culturally affirming community you need to succeed.
Black Male Educators Talk (BMEsTalk), a signature initiative of CommunityBuild Ventures, helps you to accelerate student learning and strengthen adult leadership through cohort based training and coaching.
BMEsTalk is a psychologically safe, culturally affirming professional learning community where you will explore your identity, challenge cultural stigma and reclaim masculinity to unlock greater leadership potential.
MISSION
To create and curate safe, rich spaces for Black Male Educators (BMEs) to Connect, Grow and Lead.
Leadership Development Spaces
for Black Male Educators
Culturally affirming spaces, designed to inspire Black Male Educators (BMEs) to achieve their full potential.
Leadership Lab
The BMEsTalk Leadership Lab is a series of four (4) virtual affinity group offering you the space to be heard, feel energized, and inspire other men that look like you.
WHY BMESTALK?
Because we are addressing the needs of
Black Male Educators
We exist solely for you and those looking to support them. BMEsTalk works diligently to connect you and other Black men across the U.S. and around the globe so we can inspire one another to continue leading proudly as Black men propelling their our students and communities towards brighter, stronger futures.
We do this by unapologetically affirming our race and lived experiences through our leadership development spaces designed to engage and cultivate the WHOLE Black Man. In these spaces, we offer: Brotherhood, Wellness, and Leader created specifically and uniquely for Black Male Educators.
Brotherhood
Wellness
Leadership
community
Pure. Positive Energy.
Take a moment to watch this video to see one of the Leadership Lab cohorts in action.
Become a Sponsor
Join the Mission
Do you feel compelled to be a part of the life-changing mission of BMEsTalk? Whether you’re a black male educator yourself or if you’re simply someone who recognizes their importance, we would be grateful for your support and sponsorship. Join our endeavor to equip and grow black male educators today.
Testimonials
What our educators and companies are saying
“Participating in the BMEsTalk Leadership Lab reaffirmed the fact that I was destined to be an educator and, most importantly, the unique power that I possess as a Black male educator.. “
~Kwame M., Classroom Teacher, Ethiopia
“As Principal, I have to give and pour into everyone in a school of 1000+ kids and 200 adults, but no one pours into me professionally. Thank you for this.. “
~ Curtis L., Principal, Florida“You guys have hosted an experience that has helped to re-ignite the drive that I believed myself to have lost during the pandemic. I came into this with a lot of questions about my role and this experience has helped me realize so much. This training has taught me so much about my profession and taking care of myself. “
~Devion L, Classroom Teacher, Georgia“Thank you gentlemen so much for the intentionality you put into planning this [4-day PD]. It has flowed like no other PD I have ever been a part of. I was excited every morning to come back and fellowship and learn with these men. Thank you so much for the work you put in to make this experience great!! "
~Sterling S, High School Teacher, Georgia