My Brother’s Keeper
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Michael B. Jordan Launches Fellowship For Youth

Actor Michael B. Jordan is launching a fellowship for underrepresented youth who want to pursue careers in the entertainment industry.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
President Obama Speaks On The My Brother's Keeper Initiative At The White House
Obama Meets With At-Risk Youth

The former president takes time to give young men an uplifting word ahead of his first post-presidential speech.
by Nigel Roberts
04.24.17
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President Obama Was A Champion For Young Black…

The "Trayvon Martin" speech was a watershed moment for President Obama. It proved to the Black community that he understood…
by A.R. Shaw
01.23.17
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President Obama's Most Impressive Policy Wins

As President Barack Obama prepares to leave office, NewsOne takes a look at some of his most impressive wins.
by NewsOne Staff
03.15.18
President Obama Speaks At My Brother's Keeper Summit At The White House
President Obama Hosts Final MBK Summit

President Barack Obama held a day of action at the White House on Friday.
by Clarissa Hamlin
12.19.16
Members of My Brother's Keeper Program Have Lunch with President Obama at The White House
America Must Build On Commitment To Black Youth

As national and local community leaders, we are considering how we both protect and build on the progress we have…
by Anthony D. Smith and Stanley Morgan, Cities United
11.18.16
Members of My Brother's Keeper Program Have Lunch with President Obama at The White House
My Brother’s Keeper Benefits Economy

President Obama advocates for My Brother's Keeper initiative. He affirms that the program, which helps young men of color, also…
by Nigel Roberts
10.22.16
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Detroit Mayor Creates Opportunities For Black Youth

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan discussed his plans to create opportunities for Black youths to succeed. President Obama's My Brother's Keeper…
by Nigel Roberts
06.08.16
Obama Welcomes 2015 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors To White House
NEWS ROUNDUP: Stephen Curry Gets Basketball Pointers From…

The video was released as part of Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative.
by NewsOne Staff
04.18.16
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Five Facts About Absenteeism

The Obama administration unveiled details of a plan to curb chronic absenteeism. A core of mentors in several major cities…
by Nigel Roberts
04.12.16
Republican Presidential Candidates Debate In Miami Area
Trump To Kasich: Drop Out Already

Trump claims that if the Ohio governor were to quit, then that would put him in a better position to…
by NewsOne Staff
04.04.16
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Obama's Plan To Reduce Chronic School Absenteeism

The White House announces a plan to curb chronic school absenteeism. It incorporates mentorship and awareness.
by Nigel Roberts
03.28.16
My Brother’s Keeper: Kendrick Lamar Talks Meeting President…

Barely a month after President Obama revealed Kendrick Lamar's "How Much a Dollar Cost" was his favorite song of 2015,…
by Bruce Goodwin II
01.14.16
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Turning Our Young Boys Into Men Like My…

I’m Black, female, and a product of a two-parent household – this shouldn’t be an anomaly. Thanks to my dad,…
by Marisa Renee Lee
06.19.15
President Obama boards Air Force One
President Obama Launches My Brother’s Keeper Alliance In…

President Barack Obama arrived in New York City Monday morning to announce the launch of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance…
by Christina Coleman
05.06.15
Opinion: How America Is At War With Black…

In celebration of Women’s History month, we revisit a timely and deeply personal essay by journalist Jennifer Marby outlining why equal…
by NewsOne Staff
03.21.15
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My Brother’s Keeper: The First Six Months

In February, President Barack Obama announced an initiative to respond to the economic, employment, and educational disparities that young men of…
by Madison J. Gray
08.15.14
National Women’s Group Supports President’s My Brother’s Keeper…

More than two dozen community and faith-based women leaders have signed a letter addressed to President Barack Obama in support…
by D.L. Chandler
06.30.14
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