Commission on the Status of Black Males
The Commission on the Status of Black Males meets monthly at City Hall, 401 N. Morton Street, Bloomington. Learn more about the commission.
- Commission on the Status of Black Males Meeting Schedule
- Commission on the Status of Black Males Members
Questions? Contact City liaison Craig Brenner, brennerc@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3471.
Barbershop Health Fair
On April 13, 2013 from 9:00am-Noon, there were Barbershop Health Fairs held at two locations in Bloomington: Hoosier Barber Shop, 2534 E. 10th Street, and Neal-Marshall Black Cultural Center, 275 N. Jordan Avenue.
The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males partnered with the Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males to offer health screenings by professionals from IU Health Bloomington Hospital and others. Blood pressure, cholesterol and other tests were offered for free. For more details and information, contact Nancy Woolery wooleryn@bloomington.in.gov.
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Major Programs
- Black History Month - Bloomington Style 2012: Black Women in History and Culture
- Outstanding Black Male Leaders of Tomorrow Awards
- Townhall Meetings
Children's Gardening Program - May-August
Children's Gardening Program - For children ages six through ten - Join Dr. Vernon Archer, Senior Lecturer in the IU Department of Biology, each Saturday and learn about starting seeds, planting, replanting, and harvesting at the Willie Street Community Gardens! Materials and supplies provided! Read more...
Looking for a Few Good Men(tors)
You can make a positive impact on someone's life! Join the Commission on the Status of Black Males' Mentoring Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana. Read more...
Spotlight News in Commission on the Status of Black Males
City Commission on the Status of Black Males partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters on mentoring initiative | |
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Mayor Mark Kruzan announced a continuation of the mentoring partnership between the City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males and Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of South Central Indiana. |
City partners with local agencies to sponsor black barbershop health fair | |
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The City of Bloomington Department of Community and Family Resources will host the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program on Jan. 26. |
Deadline approaching for Outstanding Black Male Leaders of Tomorrow awards | |
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The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males is still accepting nominations for its annual Outstanding Black Male Leaders of Tomorrow awards. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 12. |