In tribute to the month of June – designated as Men’s Health Month – Real Men Charities is sharing their perspectives on the importance of men staying physically and mentally healthy.
In addition to shining a light on the importance of staying healthy, The Charities also took the opportunity to announce their 2020 Father’s Day Virtual Global Celebration – Real Men Cook.
Efforts to reach men to provide health resources are more successful when the activities are accessible and relevant, which is why Real Men Cook has been at the forefront of creating innovative opportunities to meet the health needs of men and families for over 30 years.
The success of Real Men Cook has been the integration of music, culture, movement, in a family-friendly environment to celebrate the presence of healthy men and fathers in communities where they are often undervalued.
Throughout its 31-year history, celebrities, media personalities, ministers, politicians, entertainers, athletes, local community leaders, chefs, and everyday hard-working fathers have participated as part of their resolve to uplift the family and defy the negative images of black men often depicted in the media Some of the high-profile men who have participated as cooks and supporters include U.S. Senator Barack Obama who became President of the United States, Congressmen Danny Davis and John Lewis and the late Rep. John Conyers.
