The Barbershop Talk Series returns this November 8th to 16th, following our powerful gathering at Gun Hill Signal Station in August. This series is more than an event—it’s a movement, igniting honest conversations in local barbershops and uniting our community to confront and reshape the narratives around Black masculinity.
In partnership with St. Leonard’s Boys School, we are hosting two pivotal workshops on November 11th and 13th. These sessions will offer a safe, affirming space for young Black men in Barbados to share their stories, reflect on their realities, and challenge the misconceptions of block culture and gang affiliation. Together, we’ll explore the deeper meanings of love, loyalty, and respect—values that strengthen both self and community.
We invite educators, counsellors, community leaders, youth workers, scholars, and all those touched by these issues to join us. This is a space for listening, learning, and collective action—a chance to move beyond blame and build systems that uplift and empower our young men.
PART ONE–Community Barbershop Events
Hair Force One
Nov 8, 2:00–3:30pm | The Baptist Dr., St. James
Building positive futures after incarceration
Level Up
Nov 9, 2:00–3:30pm | Deacons Main Rd., St. Michael
Supporting mental health for Black men and boys
Ace of Fades
Nov 10, 2:00–3:30pm | 6 Elma’s Complex, Spooners Hill, St. Michael
Learning from the wisdom of elders
The Village Barbershop
Nov 12, 2:00–3:30pm | 25 Chapel Place, Culloden Rd., St. Michael
Promoting health and wellness
PART TWO– Breaking the Silence
Nov 11 & 13, 12:40–2:00pm | St. Leonard’s Boys’ School
Love, Loyalty, Respect, and the Realities of Violence for Young Black Barbadian Men
PART THREE – Grand Finale!
Nov 16, 5:30–8:30pm | Gun Hill Signal Station
FREE food, haircuts, refreshments, and prizes
Theme: Creating change together—solutions for Black men & boys
🎯 FREE Food
🎯 FREE Haircuts
🎯 FREE refreshments
Prize Giveaway
Theme: Creating change together: Solutions Black men & boys
🎯 Who Should Attend: Men, boys, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters (family), mentors, women and allies (ALL ARE WELCOMED)
💬 Format: Open dialogue, storytelling, insights about Black men and boys’ lived experiences, and resource sharing.
Why Attend?
- Be part of vital conversations that matter to our community
- Connect with local organizations and leaders
- Share your voice and help shape positive change
Event Highlights:
Four FREE (ALL ARE WELCOMED) themed Barbershop Talk sessions in the participating barbershops