The Proposed October 2009 International Conference for Resolving Conflicts in Black Male and Black Female Relationships [BMBFR] will openly, honestly and critically examine the various and complex set of systems, institutions, beliefs and behaviors that restrict and/or facilitate healthy and productive Black male and Black female relationships.

While the purpose of this panel is to clarify the complexity of relationships for Black males and Black females from the onset of dating to the golden years; pride of place will be given to strategies for resolving conflicts in Black Male and Female Relationships.  The permanent benefit of developing such strategies is a foundation of healthy Black males and Black females relationships thereby enhancing the overall quality of Black family life.

This panel will critically examine the questions, complains and concerns voiced by both Black  males and Black females about each other, in combination to discussing strategies for building healthier Black males-females relationships.

This panel is designed to facilitate a shared learning experience, rather than Black females only speaking to each other about Black males, and Black males only speaking to each other about Black females and their interactions.

Please note that this panel does not operate on the ideas that Black males and Black females are enemies or have problems that are insurmountable. There are many positive and wonderful connections and/or associations to be explored and/or enhanced.

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