My Brother’s Keeper

Obama addresses George Floyd protests, police brutality at MBK town hall

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Obama and Holder discuss challenges of young Black men in the pandemic

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Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler talk about how their famous collaboration could lead to a ‘Black Panther’ sequel

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Obama to teen boys, “You don’t need eight women around you twerking”

Barack Obama kept it real, while offering advice to young men at an event for his foundation “My Brother’s Keeper” in California on Wednesday.
/ February 20, 2019
Sybrina Fulton, Wanda Johnson and Rep. Lucy McBath thegrio

The Obama Foundation’s ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ event features Mothers of the Movement, Sybrina Fulton, Wanda Johnson and Rep. Lucy McBath encouraging young men of color

The Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper event in Oakland connects celebs, athletes, politicians, activists and mothers in support of young men of color.
/ February 20, 2019
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President Barack Obama and Stephen Curry keep it real during ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ event for young men of color

President Barack Obama and NBA star Stephen Curry sat for a candid discussion about manhood at the My Brother Keeper Alliance MBK Rising! event in Oakland.
/ February 20, 2019
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Steph Curry and President Obama release ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ sneakers

In a two-year agreement, Steph Curry will utilize his time and talents to bring more awareness to the program that manifested underneath the Obama Administration.
/ March 2, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

President Obama: ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ will benefit US economy

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Promoting his initiative for boys and young men of color, President Barack Obama said Tuesday that helping these males stay out of trouble and on the right path is an “American challenge” that will pay off for the U.S. economy in the long run…
/ October 14, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Jada Pinkett Smith launches program to promote diversity in the film industry

On September 21, Jada Pinkett Smith launched a tour called “Careers In Entertainment” that is meant to help youth in underserved […]
/ October 2, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Pres Obama: Black music is some of the most “powerful art the world has ever known”

On May 30, President Obama declared the month of June 2016 “African-American Music Appreciation Month.” This is not the first […]
/ June 5, 2016