My Brother's Keeper Alliance

Mission

We believe communities are the unit of change to realize improved life outcomes for boys and young men of color. Research shows that the collective work of community leaders, members, and public and private agencies pursuing the same goals for boys and young men of color can lead to sustainable, place-based change.

Our Approach

MBK Alliance works to unleash the power of communities working together to solve problems for boys and young men of color, at a level to improve real life outcomes. We believe communities are the unit of change to realize improved life outcomes for boys and young men of color. Research shows that collective work of community leaders, members, and public and private agencies pursuing the same goals for boys and young men of color can lead to sustainable, place-based change.

We believe that cross-sector collaborative action is central to how communities will achieve improved outcomes for boys and young men of color.

  • Local leaders

    Local leaders champion efforts across departments to shift policies and improve outcomes for boys and young men of color.

  • Nonprofits

    Nonprofits are healthy and increasing scale of high-quality service offerings directed towards boys and young men of color from cradle to career.

  • Corporations

    Corporations commit resources to support boys and young men of color and create targeted hiring and retention strategies

  • Philanthropy 

    Philanthropy commits sustained financial resources to support boys and young men of color.

  • Residents

    Residents (e.g., YOUTH) are engaged and commit time and their voices to shape priorities and initiatives.

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The Barack Obama Foundation is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 46-4950751).

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6 Key Milestones to Success

The MBK Equity Framework will help you uncover the disparate outcomes for boys and young men of color in your community.

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How we do it

Experience MBK Rising!

MBK Rising! is a national convening of the MBK Alliance in Oakland, California, that brought together hundreds of young men of color and leaders working to break down barriers that too often leave boys and young men of color at a disadvantage.

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Freedom Summer 2023

Check out the Freedom Summer 2023 grant recipients!

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Freedom Summer 2022

Creating Safe and Engaging Spaces for Youth

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Mbka: Eight years of impact

The My Brother’s Keeper Alliance began as a call to action for the nation to address the persistent opportunity gaps boys and young men of color face and to ensure all young people can reach their full potential.

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Six reflections on Black mental health and self-care

Here at the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, we support communities of color across the United States and Puerto Rico that are taking action to create systemic solutions to the most pressing issues facing boys and young men of color.

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Donate to the Barack Obama Foundation. The Barack Obama Foundation is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 46-4950751).

Mission

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History & Challenges

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6 Milestones

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