The Greater Austin Area My Brother’s Keeper Initiative was kicked off on March 8, 2015 at SXSWedu. This initiative is a collaboration among City, County, University and other organizations within the Greater Austin community working to enhance the health, well-being and prosperity for boys and men of color.
GAAMBK exists to…
- Answer the call from President Obama
- Help facilitate change within the community
- Improve lives of young males/serve young males of color
- Eliminate disparities and create equity
- Bridge divide between Latino and African American community
Educational Philosophy
- Evidence based
- Data driven
- Solution focused
- Not focused on deficits
- Utilize a best practice approach to problem solving
Core Values
- Evidence-based
- Measureable outcomes
- Collaborative
- Remain focused on cohort group (males of color)
- Hopeful
- Sustainable
- Action oriented
- Relevant-can’t be just another report
