MBK Rising! brought together the growing network of MBK Communities, cross-sector leaders, and young men of color and the organizations working hard to help them achieve their dreams.

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I have power and I can give power.

Kendrick Eagle, MBK Rising! participant

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Unreal experience sharing the stage with #44 @barackobama. Celebrating the 5th anniversary of @mbk_alliance and galvanizing the community to support our boys and young men of color!

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February 18, 2019

President Obama Marks Five-Year Anniversary of My Brother’s Keeper with Reading List

Earlier today, President Obama shared a reading list in lead-up to MBK Rising!, a two-day convening that will bring together in Oakland the… More

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Thank you to the @obamafoundation for the opportunity to have our founder @teamvic speak at the @mbk_alliance summit. What an amazing time!

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Chief Engagement Officer, Michael Strautmanis, shares his inspiring story of how the mentorship of two young Chicago lawyers—Michelle Robinson and her fiancé Barack Obama—changed the trajectory of his life.

It's all about power. Watch @rashadrobinson talk about stories and who gets to them at #MBKRising: pic.twitter.com/iDB11hmqc3
— MBK Alliance (@MBK_Alliance) February 21, 2019

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From a day of service at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, to an evening of delicious food at restaurants across Oakland, to a powerful conversation between @barackobama and @stephencurry30, #MBKRising has brought together hundreds of young men of color and the organizations working hard to help them achieve their dreams, cross-sector leaders, artists, athletes, and more for moving conversations and moments to celebrate the progress that’s been made in the work to improve the lives of boys and young men of color.

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"Most great music is not done in isolation. Most great music is done in collaboration." —@BarackObama answers a question from a young musician about the role of music in his own life and what we can learn from great music at #MBKRising. pic.twitter.com/dqowsjTP3O
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) February 20, 2019

During his town hall at #MBKRising, @BarackObama reminded the young men in the audience, "somebody out there is believing in you." At the @ObamaFoundation, we're committed to lifting up the next generation. No matter where you are, we believe in you. pic.twitter.com/zWWwBX4wow
— David Simas (@d_simas) February 20, 2019

There is a movement and a collective awareness that we are tapping into. My dad set that example for me and I want to be able to give that back."

Steph Curry

MBK Rising! participants kicked off the event with a day of service at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in Oakland.

So honored to be a speaker at the @obamafoundation #MyBrothersKeeperAlliance w/ these men who I respect! https://t.co/6oqdb1KeHQ pic.twitter.com/ka0Zpjaf3S
— Karamo Brown (@Karamo) February 19, 2019

MBK Rising! Speakers and Attendees include

John Legend

Singer-songwriter

Alicia Garza

National Domestic Workers’ Alliance and Black Lives Matter

Stephen Curry

Golden State Warriors

MJ Rodriguez

Actress and Activist