TheBlackManCan Wraps up Fall Tour at NYC’s Hunter College

Oct. 23, 2013 - PRLog -- Twenty-five year old Brandon Frame (http://www.theblackmancan.org) of Hartford’s High School Inc., and founder of TheBlackManCan.org has pledged to support at least 500 young black males in four major markets by the end of the year providing a one-day mentoring program through TheBlackManCan Institute. Since September, The BlackManCan Institute has visited Baltimore, Yale University's Afro-American Culture Center, mentoring nearly 200 young boys of color and headed to both Atlanta and New York.  On Saturday, November 16th beginning at 8am, Hunter College in Manhattan will host 100 young boys of color for the NYC leg of the tour. Online registration can be completed at https://theblackmancaninstitutenewyorkcity.eventbrite.com/.

The keynote for NYC ‘s institute is Akil Bello who is the Vice President of Educational Development for Bell Curves. Established in 2003, Bell Curves, LLC is a socially responsible test preparation and educational services company based in New York City. Bell oversees all aspects of the development of programs and materials, as well as the training of teachers. After spending 15 years teaching every standardized test in the known universe, he joined his brother and father in founding Bell Curves.

Boys of Color attending TheBlackManCan Institute (http://tbmcinstitute.theblackmancan.org/) can be assured that their cultural needs will be addressed and they will be free to express themselves while fostering brotherhood. Powerful speakers will lead workshops that will empower and educate young men in attendance on such topics as: art therapy, financial literacy, dealing with the police, Educational S.W.A.G, leadership and the importance of being well-dressed. All young men attending the Institute will receive a copy of Brandon’s debut title, Define Yourself, Redefine the World: A Guided Journal for Black Boys and Men (http://theblackmancan.org/) , which is being used as a therapeutic starting point for empowerment, self-love, and forward progress for young males across the country.

Brandon Frame is a notable author, scholar, educator and newsmaker who was just named one of Hartford’s “40 Under 40”, has always felt compelled to give-back, something instilled in him while attending the prestigious Morehouse College in Atlanta.  Brandon shares, “I want TheBlackManCan Institute to touch the lives of boys and men around the world. My hope for the work I do is to be more successful in combating the negative images of Black men and boys with which we're bombarded on a daily basis.”

Presenting sponsors of TheBlackManCan Institute Fall Tour include: Be Gr8 Foundation, Tri-Cities High School, Beyond the Boroughs, Hip Hop Gives Back, Final Frame, Cause Driven, Justice Sweets, Just Act Strategy and T.MORRISON AGENCY.To learn more about TheBlackManCan Institute or to inquire about sponsorship, please contact TEAM@theblackmancan.org.

Registration for NYC (https://theblackmancaninstitutenewyorkcity.eventbrite.com/) is open and takes place on Saturday, November 16th, the last tour in 2013.Atlanta (https://theblackmancaninstituteatlanta.eventbrite.com/) welcomes the institute on Saturday, November 9th. Both cities are open for registration with more info found on the website at http://tbmcinstitute.theblackmancan.org/

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About Brandon Frame

Brandon Frame is an author, speaker and a positive force dedicated and passionate about making an impact in our communities. As Educator, he focuses on providing educational opportunities with a focus on young men of color through his book and his mentoring institute. As a Speaker, he’s a voice that provides inspiration, hope and solutions to help our young people succeed and as a Leader, he uses his cumulative collection of experiences, skills, and talents that result in selfless service for the present and future generations of leaders under his personal motto, “Be Different. Be Great. Never Stop”. For more information, please visit www.TheBlackManCan.org or follow Brandon on social media sites: @BrandonFrame @TheBlackMancan (Twitter); Brandon Frame (Facebook) Brandon Frame (Instagram)

About The BlackManCan Institute

TheBlackManCan Institute is designed to uplift, empower, educate, motivate young men of color. The purpose of  TheBlackManCan Institute is to provide comfort and support for boys of color. Boys of Color attending TheBlackManCan Institute can be assured that their cultural needs will be addressed and they will be free to express themselves while fostering brotherhood.

Young men attending TheBlackManCan Institute will participate is empowering, uplifting, educational and motivating workshops and hear from a dynamic keynote speaker. All young men will receive ties and TheBlackManCan Journal Define Yourself, Redefine the World.

Visit http://tbmcinstitute.theblackmancan.org/  orhttp://theblackmancan.org/  to learn more about TheBlackManCan.