Baltimore BORN

This study, put together by the Urban Leadership Institute, focuses on the benefits and difficulties surrounding the recruiting and retained of African American male mentors. African American men have not been able to support their youth as much as the community needs them to do. The report states that, “While we struggle to reform fragmented systems like the public schools, juvenile justice, police and other vital entities within the community, the most logical solution to improve the life chances of African American males lies within our commitment as adults to serve. This service to young Black males would include increasing efforts to recruit and retain African American males as mentors as well as increasing volunteers efforts.” Communities need to continue to grow together, devolving as a cohesive unit that cares for its youth, and has their development at heart. Baltimore BORN is proud to have a solid program complete with many male staff and volunteers that will no doubt help mentor the boys in the program.

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“Man Up: Recruiting & Retaining African American Male Mentors”