BMX Leadership
Michael Grimes
Director
Full biography coming soon.
People & Stewardship
Leadership & Team
Meet the people helping guide the work of Black Men's Xchange.
BMX is guided by leaders, advisors, and community members committed to Black wellness, cultural affirmation, critical thinking, self-definition, and transformative programming.
Dr. Cleo Manago
Founder · Est. 1989
Est. 1989
Founder & Chief Advisor
Founded by Dr. Cleo Manago
Chief Advisor · Founder of Black Men's Xchange
Black Men's Xchange was founded in 1989 by Dr. Cleo Manago as a culturally grounded space for Black people, with a strong focus on Black men and same-gender-loving Black men, to heal, think critically, affirm culture, build community, and define themselves from within.
More founder history and archival materials will be shared as they become available.
The Team
Current Leadership
The people helping steward BMX's programs, culture, communications, and community engagement.
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Ali Moody
Associate Director
Full biography coming soon.
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Raymond Spence
Head of Brand, Culture, & Change
Full biography coming soon.
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Tyler Ward-Hassan
Youth Outreach Specialist
Full biography coming soon.
Accountability
Governance & Stewardship
BMX's work is stewarded through community leadership, organizational accountability, and a commitment to Black affirmation, wellness, cultural integrity, and responsible programming.
Additional governance and advisory materials will be shared as they become available.
BMX continues to steward its work through community leadership, organizational care, and shared accountability.
Coming Soon
Board & Advisory Leadership
Board and advisory leadership information will be shared as public materials are finalized.
Get in Touch
Reach the Leadership Team
For questions about BMX programs, partnerships, media, sponsorship, or community engagement, contact the BMX team through the contact page.
Contact BMXBlack Men's Xchange
- 2122 Maryland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218 - 410-961-0457
- michael@bmxnational.org
- Black Men's Xchange National, Inc.
A Place to Be Seen. A Space to Become.
BMX is guided by people committed to creating spaces where Black people can heal, think critically, affirm culture, build community, and define themselves from within.