What is the "Breaking Barriers" Youth Leadership Council?
“Breaking Barriers” Youth Leadership Council is a group of young men of color, 12-24 years in age, creating a unified voice that advocates for racial equity, social justice and policy change. The Council will address the practices and systems that hold back males of color.
Through civic leadership training and direct lobbying opportunities, Breaking Barriers participants will learn the importance of advocacy and will develop their personal and collective leadership skills to be able to influence positive change, strengthening and improving life outcomes for boys and young men of color.
"In too many communities, too many young men of color are left behind and seen only as ovbjects of fear. Through initiatives like My Brother's Keeper, I'm personally committed to changing both perception and reality."
- Barack Obama
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"Meeting new people was definitely a great experience, and doing the volunteer work and community activities made me feel good — it feels good to actually be part of something and give back."
- Jalin
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