Former NFL Player to speak at Men to Men Summit

Halifax Community College will host a “Men to Men Summit: Developing Men of Distinction” from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1 at The Centre. Keynote speakers will include former NFL player Troy D. Vincent and author Dr. Walter Clark. The event is open to area males of all races and ages and is FREE.

Vincent is a former professional football player with the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Redskins. He is also an entrepreneur.

Clark is the author of “Backbone, Broken Bones, and Character: Growing up bi-racial in the South Bronx.” He is currently the dean of enrollment management at Roxbury Community College in Boston.

Topics to be covered at the summit include the hip hop generation and pop culture, reclaiming the male image, economics, money and power, creating a healthy balance between academics and athletics, and more.

Organizers of the summit are especially interested in area high school male attendance. “We are trying to give these students leadership and guidance in how to balance their time, education and employment,” said HCC counselor Eugene Brown. “This is a positive message and will give them a game plan for their lives.”

Pre-registration is required no later than Apr. 24. For more information or to register, contact Eugene Brown at browne@halifaxcc.edu or John Foriest at foriestj@halifaxcc.edu.