The first ever Innovation & Impact Forum for Black Male Achievement will connect committed leaders from philanthropy, nonprofit, business, and government to collaborate and ensure that progress continues in improving the life outcomes of black men and boys.

What Winning Looks Like: Investing in What Works will accelerate the current momentum in the field of black male achievement by strengthening philanthropic partnerships, showcasing leaders and organizations making an impact, and building cross-sector collaborations. This will be achieved through:

• Profiling young, emerging leaders
• Showcasing major initiatives and innovations in the field
• Providing practical research, data, and field-building tools
• Providing networking opportunities for attendees to connect
• Sessions on proven strategies that are working to improve the life outcomes of black men and boys

Awards presented at the Forum will include:

• EBONY.com MANifest Honors for Black Male Achievement
• MLK Drum Major for Service Award

A live webcast of the event will be provided by Fora.tv.