The BlackManCan Heads to Boston and Partners with Paul Public Charter School in Washington DC

BOSTON - May 6, 2014 - PRLog -- On Saturday, May 17th, TheBlackManCan Institute - Boston will make its way to Shady Hill School engaging boys in grades PreK - 8th grades with motivational and empowering activities to build self-worth. Workshops include Academic Excellence, Leadership, Positive Self-Identity, Financial Literacy, Being Well-Dressed, and Building Brotherhood.  Parents and teachers can register boys in grades PreK - 8 grades for free by visiting http://tbmcinstitute.theblackmancan.org/ (http://tbmcinstitute.theblackmancan.org/).

Keynote Speaker, Lenny A. Williams, is the CEO of Design by LAW: Creating a Mind without Borders. Using L.A.W. an acronymn of his last name to invoke empowering change for students, Lenny uses his own story of having a rough past and no interest in schooling with only 3 credits at one point as a college freshman to gaining a scholarship that paid for his education for two years. Lenny is now working on a documentary, “CHANGINGLIVES”, a 5-part series and has spoken to over 150 schools since 2012. http://youtu.be/LwGQOi-Q8CU



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 now available at Baltimore City College curriculum for their African-American men’s program and is being used as a therapeutic starting point for empowerment, self-love, and forward progress for young males.

Presenting sponsors of TheBlackManCan Institute Fall Tour include: Make Music Count, Shady Hill School, Cause Driven, Community Service, Inc., NJCU, Justice Sweets and T.MORRISON AGENCY.

On May 8th, TheBlackManCan Institute in partnership with Paul Public Charter School will host an open dialog in light of President Obama’s newest initiative, “My Brother’s Keeper” to engage the community to respond to the prevailing issues facing young boys of color in the District of Columbia. The event is an open forum encouraging public participation. For info, please visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/paul-pcs-presents-my-brothers-keeperresponding-to-the-call-registration-10918675051.

To learn more about TheBlackManCan Institute or to inquire about sponsorship, please contact TEAM@theblackmancan.org. For more information or to find out how you can join or support efforts, please visithttp://tbmcinstitute.theblackmancan.org/.

Brandon Frame is an Author, Educator, Speaker & Philanthropist dedicated and passionate about making an impact in urban 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 Speaker/Philanthropist, 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)