National Bioneers Conference 2018 - October 18-22, 2018

As serial examples of abuses by men in positions of power reveal, much more is needed to address the issues of true equality between the genders and a society safe for all its members to bring forth their greatest gifts, whatever their gender identities. To reach that goal requires a profound cultural shift in our current concepts of manhood. Men of all ages and ethnicities will need to boldly explore, heal, and embrace new and ancient models of masculinity that reflect a strength rooted in loving compassion and wisdom rather than aggression or violence. Join us for a conversation as three men who grew up challenged by prevalent ideals of masculinity to later grow into voices for sacred manhood share their experiences. Hosted by Bioneers' co-founder Nina Simons. With: Kevin Powell, activist/author of My Mother. Barack Obama. Donald Trump. And the Last Stand of the Angry White Man; Jerry Tello, author of Healing the Wounded Male Spirit, co-founder of the National Compadres Network, who has 40+ years' experience working on transformational healing with inner city boys and men and war veterans; Zachary Draves, student activist, domestic violence community educator, Chair of the Subcommittee on Race in College Athletics.