Allow me to express a sincere word of thanks to you for your thoughtful and prescient endorsement of the upcoming conference on male studies at Wagner College.

This vital effort to address the concerns of men and boys is even more important in a social climate that requires us to clarify that we are not kidding when we speak of the many modern obstacles they face in leading healthy, productive lives.

I hope you will consider following the efforts of the On Step Institute after the symposium, toward the subsequent International Conference on Male Studies later in the year.

Paul Elam is an editor-in-chief for the Men’s News Daily