THE BLACK MANOSPHERE IS ELITE, BUT NOT ELITIST & WE WON'T APOLOGIZE FOR EXCELLENCE

9:05 AM 7/14/2025 Mon

To Our Critics and Supporters,

The Black Manosphere Conclave has been labeled “elitist” and “judgmental” by some Black women and men who dismiss our mission to empower the top 10% of Black men globally. They vilify our pursuit of excellence while praising vague platforms like *Tonight’s Conversation* for “soul talk” without demanding similar results. This double standard reeks of hypocrisy, and we’re here to set the record straight: the Conclave is elite by design, not elitist by malice, and our rigorous admissions process—rivaling America’s top universities—ensures we deliver unmatched vision, achievements, and impact. We won’t apologize for wanting Black men to be the best.

Since our founding in 2021, the Conclave has grown from 50 brothers in Atlanta to over 400 in 2024, hosting premium events at venues like the Four Seasons and Hyatt Regency. Our outcomes are undeniable:

- **Five international marriages** to high-value African women since 2023, fostering stable families.

- **STEM job placements** with salaries exceeding $100,000, building wealth for Black men.

- **Theo University’s AI class**, booked through 2027, equipping brothers for tech’s future.

These results outshine the vague “inspiration” of platforms like *Tonight’s Conversation*, which, despite 1.9 million-view videos, reports no marriages or tangible outcomes. Yet, they’re lauded, while we’re called “elitist.” Why? Because our transparency—modeled by my life resume packet—and our elite admissions process expose gaps in others’ accountability.

The Conclave’s admissions process is a hallmark of excellence, rivaling top universities like Harvard or MIT and surpassing legacy Black organizations like the NAACP or 100 Black Men, which pale in comparison. Prospective brothers undergo:

- **Multiple rounds of criminal background checks** to ensure integrity and safety.

- **Aptitude and psychometric testing**, including tools like Big Five OCEAN, to align with our vision of disciplined, high-achieving men.

- **A mandatory dress code** reflecting professionalism and pride, from tailored suits to polished accessories.

- **A code of personal and professional conduct**, demanding accountability in behavior and ambition.

- **Considerable upfront cost** for a premium, high-end luxury experience, hosted at world-class venues like the Hyatt Regency Miami.

No other Black organization matches this rigor. Our process isn’t about exclusion—it’s about curating a brotherhood of the “courageous, curious” 25% of Black men who reject mediocrity and earn their place through effort. Critics call this “elitist,” but where are their standards? Where are their results? The Conclave delivers, while legacy groups and vague platforms coast on reputation or hype.

The Conclave is for Black men who strive to be Great Black Princes, not for those content with average. Our admissions process ensures we attract winners, just as I’ve earned my place through results. Critics like FD Signifier or Ms. Letisha Underwood sideline our work, unable to match our scope. Meanwhile, platforms like *Tonight’s Conversation* skate by with praise for less. This hypocrisy punishes Black men for daring to excel.

If our standards are “elitist,” why aren’t Black women’s? If our clarity is “judgmental,” why is vagueness lauded? The answer: our success challenges narratives that demand Black men defer. We reject that, building a brotherhood where results trump noise.

If you call us “elitist,” show us your packet. List your achievements, traits, and standards, as I have. Prove your impact matches ours—marriages, jobs, or community growth. Show us your admissions process—background checks, psychometrics, codes of conduct. If you can’t, your critique is just chatter. *Tonight’s Conversation* inspires, but where are its marriages? Its STEM pipelines? We’ve got receipts; where are yours?

The Conclave isn’t for everyone, and that’s the point. Our 2025 Miami workshop (September 5–7, Hyatt Regency) will teach brothers to craft their own life resume packets, using OCEAN testing to define their worth and demand reciprocity. Join us to build your legacy through our elite process, or step aside and let us work.

We won’t apologize for excellence. The Conclave is elite because Black men deserve the best—not because we think we’re better, but because we prove it every day.

Signed,

Mumia Obsidian Ali

Chief Innovations Officer

& Author of "The Book of Obsidian"

Black Manosphere Conclave