Gregory Hodge is a social change activist and organizational development consultant with Khepera Consulting. Working as a strategist, meeting designer, racial equity trainer, facilitator and coach....

Terrance Holliday began his career in education during the 2010-11 Academic school year as an after-school instructor teaching media production in Continuation Schools. Prior to this, he worked as a music producer and artist business manager in...

Ron Cole Bridgeforth, human rights activist, has been involved in social justice, literacy, and mentorship initiatives throughout the last sixty years. His work took him to Mississippi, the Bay Area, and...

Over the last 45 years, Ron Shaw has worked as a counselor, Program Manager, community organizer, mentor and Elder serving young people and families from historically marginalized communities. "Baba" Ron Shaw's emphasis and purpose has been...

Baba Mosheh Milon, Sr. is known as a master drummer, percussionist, folklorist and drum maker with over 50 years of experience. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Mosheh demonstrated a natural inclination towards music...

Jason Seals is a member of the Leadership Council. He is an African-centered educator, carrying the tradition of activist-intellectual to address critical systemic issues and empower individuals for...

King David L. Walker, Jr. is currently the Brotherhood Network Engagement Director. In this role, King David leads the implementation and growth of our intergenerational network and plays a pivotal role in creating a welcoming and enriching experience for men of all ages and life stages.

Abner Joseph Boles, III., Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist with an impressive background in health and human services. Recently served as the Director for the African American Healing Alliance, Consultant...

Dr. Kweli Tutashinda is a member of the BOEN Leadership Council. He works with healing generations and is the author of 8 books. He is a founding member of BOEN, has been active since...

Rodney Brooks has been effectively working in the Bay Area’s political and community organizing arenas since 1985.  Before joining the Brotherhood, he occupied numerous leadership roles including...

Roward Pinderhughes is a member of the BOEN Leadership Council. Howard Pinderhughes, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Pinderhughes is the author of...

Quinton Sankofa is a change agent, activist, organizer, planner and non-profit management consultant. He was born and raised on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio. A strong work ethic with a loving and supportive family helped him...

Originally from Cleveland Heights, OH, Kevin Hill has been rooted in the Bay since 2000. The son of a social worker, he is inspired to use his ancestral gifts towards community development efforts. He firmly believes that...

Stephanie Daniels is CEO of We Heart Finance LLC, an organization that provides finance management and accounting services to nonprofit organizations. Stephanie, a graduate of Mills College, received her...

Olafemi B. Akintunde currently serves as Director of the Ubuntu Leadership Institute. Olafemi’s work focuses on healing centered engagement, curriculum development, and differentiated learning. A graduate of...

Chris Darby is a learner and educator passionate about supporting people to increase their capacity to communicate, cooperate, and lead across differences. Born and raised in Berkeley, California, Chris began working in...

Randy Seriguchi Jr. supports school districts, community-based organizations, and philanthropic leaders to build creative packages of support for Black teacher recruitment and retention. As the former executive director of...

Todd Cooley spent his childhood exploring the Oaks and Coastal Redwoods of Northern California. At age 19 he began his journey into nature connection through a semester at...

Spencer Whitney is a journalist and photographer based in Oakland, serving as the Digital Editor for KQED News.  He has previously held editorial positions at...

ComCon Tech Solutions, a Black-owned digital agency, is dedicated to strengthening communities through reliable and impactful digital services. Founded by a team of...

The Politics Committee produces electoral forums and engages community and civic leaders to advance the position of the Brotherhood of Elders in the development of policies and practices, in the City of Oakland and Alameda County which allow African American boys and the entire community to thrive.

The Education Committee works to ensure that all Black people have culturally affirming, holistic educational journeys, with the experiences, supports, and personalized pathways needed to live well and contribute their ancestral gifts to our communities.

The Brotherhood Health & Wellness Committee works towards the vision of all Black people having culturally affirming, holistic educational journeys, with the supports, experiences, and personalized pathways needed to live well and contribute their ancestral gifts to the world.

The purpose of the Special Events Committee is to plan, coordinate, and facilitate core BOEN events including the Annual Kwanzaa celebration and the Speaker’s series.

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