About

ManTalk is the surviving program of Men Of Color (MOC).a now defunct nonprofit human service organization started in 1992. Other programs under the umbrella of MOC included Project Aware, Adopt A Brother, and Hope Against Hope. ManTalk is a bi-monthly discussion group that brings men together to share experiences unique to men of all colors, ages, gender/sexual identities, abilities and faiths. The evening sessions are confidential and structured to support and empower individuals in order to empower communities. The group is guided by the four A's' acknowledgement, acceptance, appreciation and affirmation. It maintains an afro-centric communal, non-competitive perspective.

The format for the discussion group has evolved over the years. In the past, a participant of the group volunteered to moderate the discussion choosing a topic from a pre-approved list or one of his own. Topics included Coping With Challenges, Effective Communication, The Power of Food, The Issue of Porn in A Relationship, Exploring Masculinity, Finding Your Purpose, Spirituality and of course, Race.
Currently, the two hours are divided into segments. Participants can bring burning issues, hot topics, insights and experiences to share. Ground rules are in place and are taken very seriously, especially confidentiality.

What's your thoughts on inter-generational dating? What are five pieces of evidence showing that God is real? Are you really free? are some of questions asked by participants. There's always time set aside for the "Light and Laughter" segment. since fun and play are believed to feed the body, spirit and soul. Guests speakers are sometimes brought in to share their expertise about certain topics. The group provides connection, comraderie and enlighment to its participants.

Founders include Kenneth Kohn, Ronald Butler, Darryl Daniels, Mahari Mengistu and Kenneth Mitchell