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Take a Black Male to Worship

The Black Star Project's Million Father Movement is partnering with the most dynamic force in the Black community--the Black church. Black churches, mosques, temples and synagogues across the country are working together on "Take a Black Male to Worship Day," Sunday, August 22, 2010.

Faith-based institutions throughout America are participating in this event.

In Chicago, we are asking men to meet us at The Black Star Project at 7:45 am, Sunday morning so that we can visit 4 faith-based institutions this day to show them that men are willing to help young males to worship and to understand spirituality. Please call us at 773.285.9600 if you wish to ride with us on the Black Star Men's Sunday Bus.

We are especially asking fathers, grandfathers, foster fathers, stepfathers, uncles, cousins, big brothers, mentors, deacons, trustees, male choir members, significant male caregivers and family friends to join The Black Star Project in this movement. Women and men of all ethnicities are also encouraged to "Take a Black Male to Worship Day." Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Bruce Walker at 773.285.9600 to bring this effort to your city, to receive a complete organizing kit or for guidance concerning this event. Participating faith-based institutions will be listed in our national directory.

The churches listed below participated in the May "Take a Black Male to Worship" initiative. If your faith institution is not participating, why not?

Please ask your faith leader to ensure that your faith-based institution participates in this event. If you wish to participate in or lead the effort in your city or in your congregation on Sunday, May 23, 2010, (or your day of worship near this date), please call Bruce Walker at 773.285.9600 for an organizing kit and to register or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

National News and Campaigns

Million Father March 2010

From Atlanta, Georgia:

“...and surprisingly, more fathers than I've ever seen, meeting and greeting teachers... bending over and reminding children to "pay attention, do your work," and of course the customary "don't act a fool on the first day of school!" “The Million Father March is a major first step in the right direction for many fathers.

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Take a Black Male to Worship

The Black Star Project's Million Father Movement is partnering with the most dynamic force in the Black community--the Black church. Black churches, mosques, temples and synagogues across the country are working together on "Take a Black Male to Worship Day," Sunday, August 22, 2010.