There is a quiet crisis unfolding in the health of Black men. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Black men in America have the lowest life expectancy of any demographic group, nearly five years shorter than white men.
Created by Aswad Aarif, this workbook is designed for brothers who are ready to start the work of healing, growing and learning to show themselves the same love they give others.
The Black Men’s Self-Love Workbook is a guide to help brothers heal, reflect and build a healthier relationship with themselves. Inside are tools for managing stress, navigating trauma and cultivating inner peace.
Self-love is not an indulgence, it is the foundation for your wellness.
This book is an invitation to slow down, care for yourself, and connect with what matters most to you.
How many of us, just this year, have known someone who has taken their own life or felt the tremor when a friend of a friend suddenly is not here anymore?
Too many of our brothers are leaving it too late. Prostate cancer doesn’t always shout, it whispers and by the time it gets loud, the fight is much harder.
Getting tested early isn’t just about you. It’s about time! More time to laugh with your children, share wisdom with your nephews, hold your partner’s hand or watch your grandchildren grow.
These three men caught it early. Due to the fact that they acted, they gained not just years, but moments, memories that might never have happened otherwise. Their stories are a reminder,. Men you cannot put this off.
Brothas, your health is your power. Do not wait until something feels wrong. Get checked. Get peace of mind.
"The cultural expectation to “be strong” or “man up” leads to delayed help-seeking and underreporting of symptoms, especially around depression, anxiety, or chronic pain."
During Men’s Health Week (9–15 June) this is a powerful reminder to pause, check in and take your well-being seriously, not just your physical health, but your emotional, mental and spiritual health too.
Let’s be real, Black men are least likely to seek help but most at risk.
In the UK, Black men are three times more likely to develop prostate cancer and twice as likely to suffer a stroke. High blood pressure runs disproportionately high in BAME communities, often without early warning signs. And while the numbers are alarming, the silence is worse.
"Because silence should never be a brother’s legacy."
In every corner of culture, men have been told a silent lie, that to feel is to falter. That to struggle is to fail. That to speak up is to show weakness. But here’s what the research and real life tell us, what’s unspoken is often what hurts us most.
Stress doesn’t always look like breaking down.
Sometimes, it looks like powering through.
Proud Sista!
Proud Sista!
Proud Sista!
Proud Sista!
