SUNDAY BRUNCH: BIPOC THERAPY CONNECT

As part of Black Daddies Club’s 20th Anniversary, we’re creating space for Black, Indigenous, and Racialized therapists, counsellors, healers, and mental health practitioners to connect, learn, share, and build community.

Sunday Brunch will focus on:

• Building meaningful professional relationships, referrals, and peer support
• Sharing culturally responsive and decolonizing practices
• Professional, practice, and workforce development
• Honest conversations about the experiences of BIPOC practitioners in Canada

2027 SERIES

Four in-person gatherings in Toronto:

March | June | September | December

We’ll also explore smaller virtual “small fire” conversations throughout the year for deeper dialogue, peer connection, and continued learning.

Sunday Brunch is about building an ongoing community of practice and connection, not simply hosting events.

The series will also help inform the development of The Revelry Group, an emerging national network of BIPOC therapists, counsellors, healers, and mental health practitioners focused on connection, referrals, collaboration, and workforce development.

Who is it for?

Our primary audience is Black, Indigenous, and Racialized practitioners. Non-BIPOC practitioners who work with BIPOC communities and want to deepen their culturally responsive practice are also welcome.

HELP SHAPE 2027

What conversations matter to you?
What would strengthen your practice?
What would make you want to be in the room?

Take our 6–8 minute community survey and help shape the conversations, topics, professional development, and experiences we create together.

SCAN THE QR CODE OR VISIT THE LINK IN BIO.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe41cmw6PFUxiSvCLiiJnGHBoQYNKt4KiWpCvU8ph-nC_yQ4A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105894214286265644717

Sunday Brunch: BIPOC Therapy Connect
Black Daddies Club | 20 Years • A Movement Built on Love

Greetings and Salutations,

In November 2026, Black Daddies Club celebrates 20 years of community, connection, conversation, and love.

As we plan our upcoming Sunday Dinners and 2027 programming, we want to hear from you about the conversations you would like to see us explore.

We are currently considering two conversation series:

• Conversations About Non-Monogamy & Transparency
  A four-part reading and conversation series exploring relationships, intimacy, communication, honesty, boundaries, and non-monogamous relationships, inspired in part by the book The Ethical Slut: A Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibilities.

• Scripting Black Masculinities & Love
  A four-part conversation and reading series inspired by bell hooks’ All About Love, exploring Black masculinity, vulnerability, intimacy, relationships, and our understanding of love.

We’d love your input on which conversations interest you, who should be in the room, what format works best, and what would make you want to participate.

Please take 3–5 minutes to complete our survey:

https://forms.gle/m2ZkATAfQnBoNbMW6

Your voice will help shape what comes next.

Thank you for being part of the Black Daddies Club journey.

A Movement Built on Love.

Brandon Hay
Founder, Black Daddies Club

What is community?

This is a question I have been carrying into many of my conversations lately.

One response that has stayed with me is this:

“Community is the ability to show up fully as yourself with another person, while creating a space where they feel equally comfortable showing up fully as themselves. It is being present together in both our similarities and our differences.”

That reflection has remained with me as I continue to co-create spaces for Black men and Black fathers through the Black Daddies Club Sunday Dinners.

Our July 2026 gathering was a powerful reminder of what community can look and feel like. It was an evening rooted in openness, vulnerability, connection, and care. Watching Black men and Black fathers share their stories, listen deeply to one another, and build meaningful relationships reinforced why these spaces matter.

My sincere gratitude to everyone who attended and to our community partners for helping create an environment filled with intention, generosity, and belonging.

Community is not simply about gathering. It is about creating spaces where people can be fully seen, fully heard, and fully themselves.

— Brandon

An Afternoon with the Men Dem at Worth Gallery

Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Worth Gallery, Toronto

Register for the event https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1990719065313?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please note: This venue is currently not wheelchair accessible.

About the Event

Join Black Daddies Club for an evening of film, food, reflection, and meaningful conversation among Black fathers.

This unique gathering will bring together younger and older Black fathers for an intergenerational dialogue on fatherhood, identity, vulnerability, healing, mental health, and legacy. Through storytelling, guided activities, and collective reflection, participants will have the opportunity to learn from one another’s experiences while building deeper community connections.

Inspired by the Question Bridge: Black Males project, the evening will explore the questions we carry as fathers—both for our younger selves and for the fathers we are still becoming.

Event Schedule

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Welcome & Opening

• Guest arrival and introductions
• Corn soup provided by Soupalicious

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Film Screening

If I Go, Will They Miss Me?

This powerful film will serve as a catalyst for conversation and reflection on Black masculinity, fatherhood, mental health, vulnerability, healing, and community.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Sunday Dinners Conversation

Facilitated by Andron McKoy (Afrika Outbound) and Brandon Hay (Black Daddies Club)

The evening dialogue will include:

• Intergenerational conversation activities between younger and older Black fathers
• Guided reflection questions
• Council circle dialogue
• Introduction to Worth Gallery by owner Adrian

Dinner will be provided by Diners Corner Restaurant.
Vegan and Halal options available.

Who Will Be There?

Approximately 30 Black fathers will participate:

Younger Black Fathers

• Expecting a child within the next year, or
• Fathers who have recently begun their parenting journey

Older/OG Black Fathers

• Fathers of older children
• Men with lived experience navigating fatherhood across generations

Reflection Activity

Participants will be invited to bring:

• One or two questions for their younger self about fatherhood
• One or two questions for their future self about fatherhood

These questions will help spark conversations across generations and create opportunities for mentorship, learning, and connection.

By bringing different generations together, we hope to strengthen relationships, share wisdom, and foster a deeper sense of belonging among Black fathers.

Regards,

Brandon Hay

Founder of the Black Daddies Club

As Father’s Day approaches, I recently revisited a conversation I had in 2018 with now CBC journalist Elamin Abdelmahmoud, who was a new father at the time.

Although this conversation took place several years ago, many of the discussions around Black fatherhood, identity, vulnerability, and raising Black sons still feel deeply relevant today.

In a time where many fathers continue navigating conversations around masculinity, safety, emotional wellness, and parenting, I was reminded how important these dialogues remain.

“What does it mean to be a Black dad of Black sons?”

Take a listen:
https://youtu.be/RnaA8E8DjXc?si=v8bU5xsq3VTD2suJ

Black Daddies Club presents: Sunday Dinners
Therapeutic Conversations for Black Men & Fathers

Topic: Does interracial dating impact how Black men see themselves?
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Format: Virtual
Cost: Free (registration required – link below)

Join us for an honest and reflective conversation exploring identity, dating preferences, and lived experiences. Together, we’ll unpack questions around perception, cultural pride, and raising biracial children.

Sunday Dinners is an inclusive space for all who identify as Black men; across identities and experiences, to connect, reflect, and share.

Spots are limited. Register via Eventbrite (link in below)https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bdc-presents-sunday-dinners-interracial-dating-and-black-men-tickets-1985580244963?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Black Daddies Club presents: Sunday Dinners – Therapeutic Conversations for Black Men and Black Fathers

Topic: Does interracial dating impact how Black men see themselves?
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Format: Virtual conversation
Cost: Free (eventbrite registration required)- bio in link 

Join us for a thoughtful and engaging virtual conversation exploring how interracial dating shapes identity, perception, and lived experience for Black men. This session will create space for honest reflection and dialogue, inviting participants to share perspectives and unpack complex questions, including:

• Is there a difference in how Black men vs. Black women are perceived when dating outside their race?
• Are Black men critically unpacking their dating preferences, or simply accepting them?
• Can dating outside one’s race coexist with strong cultural pride and identity?
• What does it mean to raise biracial children in terms of identity, culture, and belonging?
• What have interracial relationships taught you about yourself?

Sunday Dinners Format
Sunday Dinners is a series of therapeutic conversations designed for Black fathers and Black men. The space is inclusive of all who identify as Black men—across sexual orientations, gender identities (including trans men), and lived experiences, including those who are multiracial, biracial, or living with disabilities. If you identify as a Black man or Black father, you are welcome.

Background
Launched in November 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunday Dinners began as a monthly virtual gathering to address isolation and create meaningful connection among Black men and fathers. Grounded in dialogical approaches inspired by Gestalt therapy and the cultural traditions of Black barbershop conversations, these sessions prioritize vulnerability, reflection, and authentic exchange.

Each session includes a large group discussion with cameras on to foster presence and accountability, as well as smaller breakout groups for deeper sharing. Conversations are centered around a specific topic, encouraging participants to connect their lived experiences to the theme. Sessions conclude with a brief feedback survey to help shape future conversations and ensure the space continues to meet the needs of the community.

Registration
Registration is required to attend. Once registered, participants will receive the Zoom link and additional details prior to the session.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1985580244963?aff=oddtdtcreator

Explore the full lineup of conversations, plenaries, performances, and special moments designed to honor Black brilliance, deepen dialogue, and celebrate community.

View the complete program here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iVnEavNYFMJXOGsiBAUCkAvmzqRE9ncz/view

We look forward to journeying with you.

What began in 2017 as a cross-border, intergenerational gathering rooted in Black LGBTQ2S+ communities has evolved into a multi-day symposium centered on dialogue, movement, and collective healing.

Now in its 4th annual gathering, JTBLS 2026 brings together artists, educators, clinicians, activists, elders, youth, and cultural workers to explore a vital question:

What does Black liberation look like across the many intersections of Black communities in Canada and beyond?

Highlights Include:
* Grand Prize Documentary World Premiere – Feb 26
*   Black Youth–Led Mental Health Conversations – Feb 27
* Panel: Aging, Blackness & Love – Feb 27
*  Black Liberation Kiki Ball  (In the Name of F.U.N.) (All Ages) – Feb 27
*  Keynote: Black Liberation Is Non-Negotiable featuring Dr. Andrew Campbell & Dr. Siyabulela Mandela – Feb 28
* Ballroom Classes with Icon Arturo Miyake-Mugler, Icon Twiggy Pucci Garçon & Legendary Mother Jonovia Chase Lanvin – Feb 28
* The Journey to Black Liberation Ball – Feb 28
*  Barbershop Conversation & Sunday Dinner Dialogue – March 1

Primary venues
* George Brown College – Waterfront Campus
* Evergreen Brick Works
* PWA Hub
* Onyx Barbershop
* Ethiopian House

This is more than an event.

It is a gathering for truth-telling, celebration, and collective liberation.

Join us

JTBL 2026 | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Sunday Dinner: How Do We Love Now? A Conversation with Black Men
Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

A therapeutic and inclusive space for Black men to connect, share lived experiences, and explore mental health while reflecting on love, relationships, and healing—for themselves and for future generations.

Location:
Ethiopian House Restaurant, Toronto (Not Wheelchair Accessible)
4 Irwin Ave, Toronto

Part of the Journey to Black Liberation Symposium 2026.
Registration now open. Link for tickets JTBL 2026 | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree