As February comes to an end, I wanted to take some time to write a piece in the spirit of Black History Month. This is an extremely important month that celebrates Black resilience, pride, and achievement as a whole. And as a black man studying at Harvard, I wanted to point the spotlight at Harvard Black Men’s Forum (BMF), an organization that embodies the essence of Black excellence and community. Founded on principles of empowerment, advocacy, and brotherhood, BMF stands as a beacon of support for Black masculine identifying students navigating the intricacies of higher education. With a commitment to bolstering their three pillars of brotherhood, masculinity, and fidelity, the Forum’s goals are as multifaceted as the individuals it serves. One of our primary objectives is to cultivate a sense of belonging and camaraderie among Black masculine identifying people on campus. In a predominantly white institution like Harvard, where the landscape of academia can o...
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