CONCERNED BLACK MEN 47TH ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER

The National Organization of Concerned Black Men 47th Annual Awards Dinner returns to its in-person celebration of Black men and iconic women who made it happen.

Established in 1975 by Philadelphia police officers answering the call of mothers concerned about youth succumbing to gang violence, CBM has grown to a national organization of 33 chapters throughout the United States and abroad and has served more than 15,000 African American and Latino youth and their families. The mission of CBM is to ensure that Black men and youth reach their full potential by providing mentors and programs that build self-esteem, identity, achievement, and a sense of empowerment.

The 2022 Honorees are:

Founders Awards: US Capitol Police Officers & Retired Sgt, Harry Dunn, Byron Evans, Eugene Goodman and Aguilino Gonell; and Retired, DC Metropolitan Police Officer, Michael Fanone

Phoenix Award for Justice: Attorney Benjamin Crump, Esq.

Phoenix Award for Civil and Human Rights: Daryl Jones, Esq., Transformative Justice Coalition and Bishop Tavis Grant, Rainbow Push Coalition

Phoenix Award for Public Service: PA State Senator, Vincent Hughes

Phoenix Award for Entrepreneurship: Jas Leverette

Chairman's Award: Marcus Arbery and the Arbery Family

President's Award: Ms. Ruby Bridges, Civil Rights Activist, Anita Hill, Esq., Women's Rights Activist 

Corporate Award, Social Responsibility: Bruce Jackson, Esq., Microsoft and Shamika Hoyt, SunLife

Posthumous Awards: Entertainer and Activist, Dick Gregory and NBA Trailblazer and Legend, Bill Russell

Attire: Business

For additional information, call 240.623.5474 or email: info@cbmnational.org