MY BROTHER'S KEEPER
President Barack Obama launched the My Brother's Keeper initiative in February 2014, to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensure that all young people can reach their full potential.
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.MY BROTHER’S KEEPER
COLLABORATIVE SYMPOSIUM SPONSORED BY 
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The Community Council of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. (CCMA) and Strengthening Families and Communities Coalition Atlanta (SFCC) hosted My Brother’s Keeper Collaborative Symposium on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 6:00 pm at the Interdenominational Theological Center, to share information about MBK programs sponsored by cities and counties in the metropolitan area; to hear from young men of color about their special challenges and needs; and to help the community to become actively involved in efforts to make a difference in the lives of young men of color. Panelists included representatives from city, state, county, federal governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations.
The My Brother’s Keeper Collaborative Symposium was the first of its kind, and was attended by over 125 persons. This free event and was open the public. |
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TONY LOWDEN, DIRECTOR OF FAITH
AND JUSTICE INITIATIVE Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry 270 Washington St. Suite 1198 Trinity-Washington Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334 (404) 656-9770 (Office) (404) 937-6324 (Fax) |
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NANCY FLAKE JOHNSON, PRESIDENT/CEO
Urban League of Greater Atlanta Peachtree Center - International Tower 229 Peachtree St., NE Suite 300 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 659-6575 (Direct) |
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COUNCILMAN JOE CARN, WARD II
College Park, Georgia (404) 669-3755 Jcarn@collegeparkga.com |
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CORY M. BEGGS
CHIEF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OFFICER Atlanta Judicial Circuit (706) 618-6817 cory.beggs@dcs.ga.gov |
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DR. WILIAM HILL, FOUNDER
William Hill Ministries whill@higherliving.org |
