The Men’s Master Summit will host its fall 2025 gathering on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Virginia Union University’s Living and Learning Center.

Following an inaugural event in February, the summit will bring together business and spiritual leaders from across Virginia to share expertise aimed at empowering, supporting and mentoring men. 

The day will feature curated spaces for discussions on topics including the state of Black and brown America, social media, relationships, fatherhood, mental health, grief, financial literacy, wills and trusts, music and mentoring as well as a youth panel. 

Founder Sheilah Belle said the event was inspired by a desire to address challenges facing men and communities. 

“With marriages on the decline, broken households on the rise, and situationships becoming more common, our society and communities are at a deficit,” Belle said. “If we are going to turn things around, especially in the climate we are in, we need to have the conversations now that will make a positive difference.” 

This year’s speakers, facilitators and panelists include VUU President Hakim J. Lucas, Kym Grinnage, Anthony M. Chandler Sr., Autie Hines, Joe Massie, Jon Siler, Jonathan Davis, Minister Leon Medley, Joel Brown, Apostle Mike Hathaway, Coach Earl Jarrel, Justice Peebles and Tye Berkely. 

The event is co-hosted by Belle and comedian Michael “Bam-Bamm” White and is supported in part by VUU, Anthem Health Keepers Plus, LifeNet Health, Joseph Jenkins Funeral Home, New Jerusalem International Christian Ministries and FourDeep. 

Registration is free but required at thebellereport.com.