My Brother's Keeper Google Hangout

On Thursday, February 27, 2014 President Barack Obama took a bold new step by using his authority in this nation's executive office to announce "a new initiative with leading foundations and businesses that will take a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to build ladders of opportunity and unlock the full potential of boys and young men of color."  To the women who have dedicated their careers to closing the opportunity and education gap on Black male achievement and the men working in the field of gender violence prevention and Black male emotional enrichment, My Brother's Keeper is more than a groundbreaking announcement.

Meet the activists, filmmakers and content creators who have dedicated years in the area of Black Male Achievement and are continuing to raise the bar for others joining the President's call.

Panelists:

Michèle Stephenson - Producer and Co-Director, American Promise

Ouida Washington - Co-founder and Executive Producer for WK Media and Producer, Beyond the Bricks

Byron Hurt - Anti-sexist activist and Filmmaker,  Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes and Soul Food Junkies

Marie Roker-Jones - Founder, Raising Great Men™ and What Kind of Man Do You Want to Be™

Kompalya Thunderbird - Former Radio Host currently on assignment in Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Vibe - Toronto-based Producer/Host The Dr. Vibe Show and Contributor to The Good Men Project

Jasmin Tiggett - Producer, Little Brother

Jacquie C. Williams - Founding Director, Filling in the Gaps in American History (FIGAH)

Amelia Maamogwa - Co-Host, An EPIPHANY Conversation

Nicole Franklin - Host, An EPIPHANY Conversation and Executive Producer, Little Brother

Looking forward to seeing you online at this exciting international conversation, broadcast live on YouTube.

For continuing coverage of My Brother's Keeper and these important projects, join our Google+ Community Page, An EPIPHANY Conversation:  https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/114892428900845094029. 

Post by Ouida Washington.