As part of our ‘Voting’ social media campaign, we have designed Facebook Frames that you can use on Facebook to show your enthusiasm for the upcoming election.  Below you will see images of what those frames look like. 
 
Please share these frames, along with images of you in your OHMAN ‘Know Better. Do Better. Be Better.’ campaign mask (example below), on your personal and/or organizational pages, and in your networks.  
 
To Upload a Profile Frame:
  1. Click your profile picture in the top right of Facebook.
  2. Click in the bottom right of your profile picture.
  3. Select Upload Photo or Add Frame.
  4. Search for ‘OHMAN’ Frame; Choose ‘Registered‘ or ‘Voted‘.  
  5. Click Save.
  6. If You Choose, Click Make Temporary.
  7. Select when to switch back to your previous profile picture.
  8. Click Save.

 

Join Men Across Ohio Committed to Using Their Voices !  ‘Please Share’ & ‘Like’ If You are Committed to Using Your VOICE !

This year’s election goes beyond who will be president. Your vote is your voice on issues affecting housing, education, employment and healthcare. Help make a difference in your community during this general election and join us in “Our Vote, Our Voice” initiative.

Here are just a few reasons why you should get registered and vote:

Not Voting is Giving Up Your Voice – Elections are decided by the people who go out and vote. Take some time and learn about the measures and the candidates. If you don’t vote, someone else will make the decision for you. Your VOTE is Your VOICE !

Elections Have Consequences. – You have the power to decide on the quality of life you want for yourself and future generations. Voting is your chance to stand up for the issues you care about like public transportation, raising minimum wage, or funding local schools. This is your life: take the time to help decide what’s best.

Voting is an Opportunity for Change – Do you want to make a positive impact? Voting gives you that chance! Support the candidates and ballot measures that can help your community, state, and even the nation for the greater good. Make your voice heard in these elections.

The Community Depends on You ! – Our communities are made up of friends, loved ones, neighbors, and children. Some may not know how important voting is, while others don’t have the privilege. Make the decision to vote for yourself and those around you.

The Ohio Men’s Action Network (OHMAN), Healthy Masculinity Campaign – ‘Know Better. Do Better. Be Better.

This is a gender-based violence prevention social media campaign geared towards creating and supporting communities where all people can live free of violence within their homes, relationships, and communities. As a partner and ally in this work, we know that you share in this commitment to respect, safety, and equality.

The purpose of the ‘Know Better. Do Better. Be Better.’ Campaign and The New VIRTUAL Playbook is to enhance the quality of life in communities throughout Ohio by establishing healthier definitions of masculinity and healthier norms surrounding gender-based violence.

Each individual engaged will be encouraged to gain new knowledge and skills to influence others and to promote healthy relationships, healthy sexuality, and healthy communities throughout Ohio.

January
23

The Ohio Men’s Action Network in tandem with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network is extending the search for an Engaging Men Program Specialist.  The Specialist will work with the Engaging Men Program Coordinator to deliver products and services related to ODVN’s Office on Violence Against Women Engaging Men grant.  Applications will be accepted through February 10, 2020.  For more information click the link below:

Engaging Men Specialist Contractor Description

 

Leaving home for college can be tough on anyone. There are many first-time experiences you will face that will take you out of your comfort zone.  Leaving for college can be life changing and challenging in many ways. Some of you may come from very diverse high schools and some may not. This meaning, you may or may not know how to survive in an environment with people who don’t understand you or your cultural background. This specific blog is targeted toward my minorities who will soon be leaving home to attend a predominantly white institution, AKA a PWI. 

I’m here to give you all some tips on how to survive being at a PWI.

First, You deserve to be here. Understanding this is the first step. You have a right to be at this institution. You are going to have an experience where you will be the only person in the class that looks like you and you have to be okay with that. Understand that you earned that seat your sitting in, so walk with your head held high!

Second, Be yourself AND know yourself.  It is so easy to start to become someone your not in order to feel more comfortable, to fit in, to make yourself feel smaller or acceptable to those around you. DON’T. These four years are for growth, learning and exploration. Stand out and be whoever you want to be, even if you look different. Know who you are and stay rooted in your values. Take pride in your goals and morals, this will help you along the way. 

Third, Find your safe space.  Find a space where being you isn’t hard. Understand that you are not going through this process alone and you have alleys. Often times people of color tend to flock to those who look the same, but that doesn’t have to be the case. However you want your safe space to look and whoever you want to be in it, is up to you, just make sure YOU are comfortable. 

Fourth, Find a mentor. Having someone to show you the ropes isn’t a bad idea. I know that this is your opportunity to be on your own and do your own thing but trust me on this. You will appreciate the guidance. Having a mentor means networking, new opportunities and accountability. 

Fifth, Use your voice. Don’t be afraid to call someone out. If you are put in a situation and you feel uncomfortable. Speak up! I’m not saying be the spokesperson for your community, but most of the time if you experienced it, others have too. Stand up for what you believe in. Be strong enough to have a voice for some others who don’t. There will be times that you are challenged, do what you feel is right. 

Last but not least, Remember why you started. Remember why you came to college in the first, this and why you chose this institution. Never let anyone stop you from doing what you want to do. Remember, college is about growth and change, let these four years be full of that. Stay strong and stay proud of who you are and what you represent.