About BE Modern Man


BE Modern Man is an integrative program that honors the essence, image and accomplishments of today’s man of color.

With  features of today’s leaders, executives, creatives, students, politicians, entrepreneurs, professionals and agents of change – these men share the common thread of creating a new normal while setting the bar in tech, art, philanthropy, business and beyond. The  BE Modern Man is making a positive impact, his way, and has a story to tell.

Along with exclusive content and news touching on the triumphs, challenges and successes specific to men of color, we’re presenting:

BE Modern Man 100 Features:  showcasing 100 diverse men of color (African American, Afro Latino, African, West Indian, Indian, Indian-Asian, etc.) who have done or are doing exceptional work within their communities, within their respective industries and/or globally.

Our Perspective:  we’re broadening the spectrum in which men of color are represented  and providing a platform for their honest and positive first-hand stories & essays.

BE Modern Man Spotlights: we’re shining the light on the  BE Modern Manbehind the companies, movements and industries that impact our lives and shape the world.

BE Modern Man Noms: user submitted stories about their everyday BE Modern Man

The goal of this curated collective is to globally shift the standard narrative regarding men of color and project the positive perception that is a common reality to those within the BE community and throughout the world.

BE Modern Man intentionally reinforces the notion:  IT’S OUR NORMAL TO BE EXTRAORDINARY.

Meet the BE Modern Man. Read their extraordinary stories.  Follow and join the conversation with #BEModernMan!

[Created By: Kelly Pierre-Louis]


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