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Why take the pledge?
Far too many Black youth continue to be demonized, criminalized and murdered.
Enough is enough!
In response to this intensifying crisis, the Black Youth Project (BYP) has launched “The Pledge.”
With “The Pledge,” we are asking individuals and organizations to close ranks around black youth and make a commitment to take action and fight with black youth as they confront a relentless crisis. We at the BYP believe that each person can make a difference by doing something!
By taking The Pledge we not only articulate our concern about black youth, but symbolically unite our voices with others who will work to confront this crisis.
If we each take action, whether it is starting a group, signing a petition, or mentoring a young person in your neighborhood, then we all become a part of the solution.
Stand With Black Youth!
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Don’t Miss the Innovation & Impact Forum for Black Male Achievement Webcast
The first ever Innovation & Impact Forum for Black Male Achievement will connect committed leaders from philanthropy, nonprofit, business, and government to collaborate and ensure that progress continues in improving the life outcomes of black men and boys. Featured speakers will include George Soros, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Magic Johnson, Geoffrey Canada, John Rogers, Angela Glover Blackwell, Paula Madison, Cheryl Dorsey, Dr. Bob Ross just to name a few. The Forum will be co-hosted by Susan L. Taylor and Reverend Dr. Alfonso Wyatt.
Please visit the following link to register to watch the webcast: http://fora.tv/conference/innovation_and_impact_forum_for_black_male_achievement/livestream .
The theme of the Forum is What Winning Looks Like: Investing in What Works and the day is designed to accelerate the current momentum in the field of black male achievement by strengthening philanthropic partnerships, showcasing leaders and organizations making an impact, and building cross-sector collaborations. This will be achieved through:
· Profiling young, emerging leaders
· Showcasing major initiatives and innovations in the field
· Providing practical research, data, and field-building tools
· Providing networking opportunities for attendees to connect
· Sessions on proven strategies that are working to improve the life outcomes of black men and boys
Awards presented at the Forum will include:
· EBONY.com MANifest Honors for Black Male Achievement
· MLK Drum Major for Service Award
Don’t miss this exciting and very important event!
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