I Am My Brother's Keeper
The work to ensure boys and young men of color can go as far as their dreams and hard work will take them is filled with both triumph and tragedy. As President and Mrs. Obama shared Opens in a new tab after a jury provided a measure of justice to George Floyd’s family, “if we’re honest with ourselves, we know that true justice is about much more than a single verdict in a single trial.” Today, we remain committed to working alongside you to build the safe and supportive communities that all of our children deserve.
In this issue of the MBK Alliance newsletter, get the latest on communities that took the Reimagining Policing Pledge, hear lessons from violence prevention experts in Puerto Rico, and catch up on our recent announcements and partnerships.
Reimagining Policing: Progress to Date
Next steps for building on the momentum
Over 300 communities—representing 13+ million Black people and including all of the 10 most populous U.S. cities—took our pledge to reimagine policing and redefine public safety. Read our report to get informed, get inspired, and take action today.
"To any individual who shares our commitment to justice, I hope you’ll keep marching, keep speaking out, and keep working to create the change we know is possible."
Watch his full remarks from our “Reimagining Policing: Spotlighting Reforms and Progress” Town Hall.
MBK Community Spotlight: Loíza Alliance for Peace
Interrupting violence, inspiring hope
Join members of the MBK Impact Community partner Loíza Alliance for Peace for a virtual visit to their beloved Isla Encantada. Watch them describe their groundbreaking collaboration that has reduced violent murders in the municipality by nearly 80 percent.
President Barack Obama meets with students, including Quamiir Trice, prior to a My Brother's Keeper town hall hosted by ESPN at North Carolina A&T State University in October 2016.
Youth Spotlight: Seven Years of My Brother’s Keeper
Snapshots from our walk with boys and young men of color
Every day, remarkable young kings across the MBK network teach us something new. Revisit our look at seven lessons we’ve learned about our movement—through them—on this journey.
New MBK Communities Onboarding Calls
Step up, take action, and commit to expanding opportunities for our kids in greatest need. Learn more about MBK and the MBK Community Challenge. Learn More
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