The Black Men's Brain Health (BMBH) Conference is an annual event series hosted during Super Bowl Week and funded by sponsors such as the Alzheimer's Association, the National Institute on Aging, and the NFL Alumni Association.
The BMBH Conference Series aims to address brain health disparities among Black men, focusing on cognitive aging, Alzheimer's disease, and sociocultural impacts, by convening experts, practitioners, and community members.
Aaron Taylor - 2021 College Football
Hall of Fame Inductee
Career Highlights:
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CFB Analyst & Studio host for CBS Sports Network.
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First round pick of the Green Bay Packers (1994).
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Starting member of the 1997 Super Bowl Champion Packers.
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University of Notre Dame All-American (1992, 1993).
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Founder of the Joe Moore Award for best OL unit.
Quality Control Coach - Washington Commanders
Former NFL Athlete
All Pro NFL Athlete
Former Ohio State Football Player
Arizona Cardinals
NFL Hall of Famer
Former NFL Athlete & Analyst for NFL Network
LSU; Xavier University of Louisiana
Former NFL Athlete
BLACK MEN REPRESENTED IN RESEARCH.
When our voice isn't heard, our pain is felt. The Directory aims to improve outcomes for Black Men by making it as easy as possible for researchers to study the unique problems faced by Black Men.
EMPOWER OTHERS.
Four in 10 Black men aged 20 or older have high blood pressure, a rate 30% higher than White men.
Black men are less likely to receive guideline-consistent care and be included in research.
Black men are more likely to receive a misdiagnosis of schizophrenia when expressing symptoms related to mood disorders or PTSD.
African-Americans tend to be diagnosed at a later stage of Alzheimer’s disease — limiting the effectiveness of treatments that depend upon early intervention.
Black men's risk of a stroke is twice that of White men.