President Barack Obama was in town to announce the new initiative within the ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ alliance.
My Brother's Keeper is all across the country and was started by the Obama Foundation after the murder of Trayvon Martin.
On Wednesday, leaders from four cities were highlighted as model communities for showing success in helping young boys and men of color thrive. Those communities identified an evidence-based track record of success from encouraging pre-K programs, encouraging young men to graduate high school and staying safe and lowering crime rates. "I think my main charge to everyone here is ‘fight cynicism.’ When the work gets hard, or something doesn't work, don’t get discouraged.
Obama is hoping this meeting sparks something in those involved and those watching to do more to help our youth. that I have read and agree
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