Getting Ready For the Autism in Black Boys Men and Fathers Summit

So, let’s talk about why The Black Boys, Men, and Fathers Summit is a must-attend summit this 2025…

Imagine discovering that resources for you or your child are scarce, conversations about your lived experiences are nearly non-existent, and no one is talking about the challenges you face daily—let alone solutions on how to overcome them.

For many Black autistic men and fathers, this isn’t just a challenge—it’s their daily reality. And as you know, my wife and I have been working to change that narrative by starting Autism in Black Inc.

Following the success of the Black Autistic Girls and Women’s Summit, we knew it was time to center the discussion on Black boys, their fathers, and men. That’s why in this episode, I’ll let you in on the details of the first-ever Black Boys, Men, and Fathers Summit happening on March 8th.

A free, one-day virtual event—this summit is designed to empower, educate, and connect. So, if you’re a Black autistic man or a father to a Black autistic boy, make sure to tune in to learn about the summit, its purpose, and how you can be part of this groundbreaking movement for change.

Why you need to check this episode:

• Understand the challenges Black boys, men, and fathers face in autism diagnosis and support, and how such disparities impact their life;
• Recognize the importance of amplifying Black boys, men, and fathers' voices in autism advocacy, creating spaces where they are seen, heard, and supported; and
• Discover how the Black Boys, Men, and Fathers Summit is creating change, and how you can be part of it.

“We just talked to the women; we just talked to the girls. [Now], let’s talk to the fathers…to the men out here, and let them know that they are seen, they are heard, and that there’s an avenue to have a conversation.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

Notable Quotes:

“I wanted to see different vantage points, different conversations, that don’t typically get had, or if they do, it’s maybe one out of 20 sessions.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“Whenever I’m doing an event like this…I’m always thinking about the next…So, while I live in the moment and I can understand the excitement…I’m trying to figure out how to take the idea of this type of summit and make sure we extend it to grow in four to five years. For me, it’s all about the long game…It’s been so long that the conversation hasn’t been centered around the Black autistic community…We don’t sign up for these things just to do it one year, and then try something different next year.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“As an organization, the Autism in Black, we’re excited to be the ones who are willing to put our necks out there and say, ‘You know what? This conversation isn’t happening enough and we’re about to do something about it.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

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Join Us In This Groundbreaking Event Dedicated To Addressing The Unique Needs And Experiences Of Black Boys, Men, and Their Fathers! Get Your FREE Tickets For “The 2025 Black Boys, Men, And Fathers Summit” NOW: http://www.autisminblack.org/menssummit2025