Young Educator Pledge to Positively Impact 500 Black Males by Year End

Aug. 29, 2013 - PRLog -- Twenty-five year old Brandon Frame of Hartford’s High School Inc., and founder of TheBlackManCan.orghas 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. Beginning in September, Brandon will visit four major U.S. cities: Baltimore, MD; New Haven, CT; Atlanta, GA and New York, NY.  For more information or to find out how you can join or support efforts, please visit http://tbmcinstitute.theblackmancan.org/.

All can agree, it’s been a tough summer for young black boys and men across the country albeit globally. The case of Trayvon Martin and the thousands of young lives that have been lost in urban cities across America due to gun violence – Chicago alone has had over 250 homicides as of this month; there is a need for more to be done.  TheBlackManCan Institute is designed to uplift, empower, educate and motivate young men of color, answering the cry for a response to the lingering challenges Black boys and men face nationally.

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.”

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. Powerful workshops and keynote speakers will empower and educate young men in attendance. All young men attending the Institute will receive ties and a copy of Brandon’s debut title, Define Yourself, Redefine the World: A Guided Journal for Black Boys and Men , 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: Be Great Foundation, Yale African American Cultural Center, 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.

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 (https://twitter.com/brandonframe) @TheBlackMancan (https://twitter.com/theblackmancan) (Twitter); Brandon Frame (Facebook) Brandon Frame (Instagram).