Empowering Local Communities Together
Your involvement determines what happens in your community.
Family
Family is the foundation.
There is no culture in the history of human kind that has risen to maximize their full human potential without family at the center of that culture.
“Marriage in our culture has fallen from 85% to 34%. Wealth, stability, and community are eroding because of it. No culture in history has maximized its potential without the family at its center.”
Dr. George C. Fraser, Author, Speaker and Activist
The goal is 70%. 70% of black children should be raised by a father and mother. It may take a generation, but it is possible. As a people we have come through so much, we will be successful.
Household median(average) income by ethnicity(race)
2023 data
Ethnicity/Race Income
Asian household 1112,800
White non-Hispanic household 89.050
Hispanic any race household 65,540
Black household 56,490
Where do we start?
How do we increase the number of 2 parent households?
1. Institutions and organizations must promote the Biblical and practical importance of marriage.
2. Implement manhood development programs at a level where over 70% of at-risk young man are affected, resulting in a noticeable increase in two parent families.
Manhood Development Programs
- Let US Make Men Alanta Ga
- The Manhood Project Phil Black
- ProVision Inc Houston Tx
- 100 Blackmen, Inc Nation wide
- Man Up! New York
Programs that develop black boys into men have been in existence for years. So why hasn't there been an increase in the marriage rate and a decrease in poverty and crime. Do the programs work? YES.
The problem is CRITICAL MASS. A program that reaches critical mass engages enough youth such that over time there is real statistical change.
EXAMPLE
Where are most of the males between the ages of 11 -18?
In school. Select a high school and the feeder middle schools for that high school in a neighbor. Count the number of black males? example 1,000 black males. What is the poverty rate? Let's say it is 70 percent, that is 700 youths living in poverty.
Let's say the goal is to reduce the percentage of black males living in poverty by 10 percent. The Manhood Development Program in your community should be prepared to engage at least 10 percent of the boys living in poverty, that is at least 70 youths. The program will have to track the youth over a period of 6 or 7 years to identify any statistical change.
Goal: 70 percent of the children are born to a father and mother who are married.
We can doit! Community Builders can turn this goal into an actual reality.
Education
CRADLE TO CAREER
The Children there are smiling because they know they have a bright future because families, schools and communities have organized to make sure that they live up to their full potential.
Geoffrey Canada
Harlem School Zone
When it comes to education, it is not about knowing what to do it is having the will to do what is needed to provide our children with the education they deserve. This is where The Harlem School Zone has succeeded. They have successfully created an environment where children can realize their full potential. We will use the Harlem School Zone as a model.
Success includes all of us.
We all must get involved:
- Parent and extended family
- Educational Administration
- Teachers
- Students
- Community
0 - 3
Brazelton - Touchpoints is an evidence-based theory of child development developed by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, focusing on the critical periods of a child's life where significant development changes occur.
Community Builders will reach out to expecting families to enroll in Touchpoint and provide tools and information in preparation for the ins and outs of early childhood development.
K - 12
All of the state holders listed above must, with in their capacity, support the following
- After school programs
- Tutoring
- Manhood Development Programs
- Summer programs
- Safe communities
- Healthy eating habits
- Arts, culture and real world exposure
- College and career readiness
- Student tracking and data gathering
Track Student Progress - Critical Mass
Data determines if we are successful. Reaching a critical mass lets us know our success is real.
Economics
Control, ownership, production, bounce, group
We must change how we behave when it come to our money , businesses in our community and generational wealth.
Control and ownership
We offer support groups for individuals dealing with specific mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, or trauma. Connect with others who understand what you're going through and find the support you need.
What do we PRODUCE?
Very little.
Make your money BOUNCE
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GROUP economics
Group economics is difficult for so many us of because of trust, jealousy. selfishness and just plain fear. Family members and spouses prevent some us from taking advantage of group economic opportunities because of their issues with group economics.
Culture and Health
Health and culture are intertwin
Cultural beliefs shape health practices and perceptions of wellness.
Dietary habits influenced by culture affect nutrition and health outcomes.
AI
Our culture influences what we eat and what we eat greatly affects our health.
What are you eating?
First, let's destroy this myth, eating healthy is not cheap!
Medical Racism
AI Overview
Medical racism refers to the systematic way in which racism impacts health and healthcare delivery, leading to disparities in access, treatment, and outcomes for people of color. It encompasses historical and ongoing unethical practices, discriminatory attitudes by healthcare workers, implicit biases in medical decisions, and structural inequities embedded in policies, such as unequal access to health insurance and underfunded healthcare facilities. These factors combine to create a system where racial and ethnic minorities are marginalized and receive poorer quality care.
Dr. Michael H. Forde
What date or events best represent our history
The Thirteenth Amendment (Amendment XIII) to the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. The amendment was passed by the Senate on April 8, 1864, by the House of Representatives on January 31, 1865, and ratified by the required 27 of the then 36 states on December 6, 1865, and proclaimed on December 18, 1865. It was the first of the three Reconstruction Amendments adopted following the American Civil War. We offer support groups for families dealing with specific issues, such as addiction, divorce, or grief. Connect with others who understand what you're going through and find the support you need.
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