Meditation for Black Men Who Do Too Much is a mass meditation designed to offer overcommitted, overextended, and overworked Black men a space to meditate, listen, and rest. It’s a necessary pause for those navigating grief, hustle-grind culture, work addiction, and burnout.
Held every fourth Saturday, this monthly gathering is a time to slow down, breathe deeply, and come home to yourself in community.
The movement was recently featured in Essence Magazine (p. 66, May/June 2025 issue), highlighting its cultural impact and necessity.
Launched on Mamba Day, August 24, 2024, MFBMWDTM was created by Kenji Summers (@kenjisummers), a certified mindfulness instructor, and is co-facilitated by Lakim Desir (@lakimd) and licensed therapist James “Amen” Bourne (@jamesbournellc). Together, we are cultivating a resilient community of Black men who do just enough—redefining what it means to be at peace in a world that demands more.
Each month, we center our experience around two muses—one classic, one contemporary—both Black men whose journeys offer wisdom and reflection. Through their stories, we explore the intersections of healing-centered history, contemplation, and creativity.
Music isn’t just background sound—it’s an essential part of our practice. Whether it’s the meditative hum of Coltrane’s sax or the introspective bars of Kendrick Lamar, we use sound as a tool for deep listening and inner alignment. The vibrations guide us inward, helping us tune into ourselves and each other. This isn’t just meditation—it’s a work-in for the 21st century.
This month’s Free Peace Timecode is Peace is Free.
We made space for you. Take a seat. You made it back home.
MFBMWDTM Merch is now available
MFBM’s First In-person
Meditation for Black Men Who Do Too Much
Presents “Black Fathers Who Do Too Much”
Sunday, June 15, 2025
11:00 AM
BKc – 361 Canal Street, NYc
Hosted by: Free Peace x The Brooklyn Circus (BKc)
Floral arrangements by: BUDS
This Father’s Day, brothers were invited to the first in-person experience of Meditation for Black Men Who Do Too Much — a sacred pause for Black fathers, sons, and the men who were never told it’s okay to rest.
What Took Place:
- Opening reflection: “What did your father teach you about rest?”
- Contemplation on the 100-year Plan of BKc
- Wisdom talk, breathwork, and guided meditation were led by Kenji Summers
- Deep listening to a live performance by Alwyn
- Soundscapes of soul & spiritual jazz filled the space
- Scents were provided by New Way of Life
- Floral arrangements were offered by BUDS
- A roundtable featured Black fathers & sons in conversation
