Black Mens Xchange

black men’s xchange (bmx) is the first organization for same gender loving (sgl), and bisexual african-descended males to actually locate itself geographically within black communities. black men’s xchange (bmx) conducts activities that promote constructive leadership, decision making, a healthy life-style and social-justice. bmx affirms and educates black men while providing tools for self-determination, community responsibility, self-actualization and the prevention of health threats (e.g. hiv, isolation, substance and other addictions and mental instability). uniquely, bmx specializes in recruiting and involving black males – ages 18 and up – who identify as sgl, gay, bisexual and even heterosexual. many black men, not necessarily identifying as gay/lesbian or with mainstream gay/lesbian culture, without bmx, have no safe or affirming space or community within which they can seek and achieve healing, affirmation self- acceptance and fellowship.