The My Brother's Keeper (MBK) program at Wyandanch Union Free School District is part of a state-wide initiative. The New York State My Brother’s Keeper initiative seeks to “Change the Narrative” of boys and young men of color, and all students, by closing and eliminating the opportunity gaps they face and helping them to reach their full potential.
The district’s mission is to “Inspire the passion for learning and educating all students to achieve their full potential.” We have already participated in the My Brother’s Keeper Challenge Grant and firmly believe that being a part of the My Brother’s Keeper Community Network will allow us to further our work in achieving this mission. Our district's My Brother's Keeper initiative launched in September 2024 to serve young men of color.
The Call to Action
Staff and students from the Wyandanch Union Free School District came together with Town of Babylon representative Marcus Duffin on October 30, 2024, at the Wyandanch Memorial High School to announce a joint commitment to the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program and a call to action for community support. My Brother's Keeper (MBK) is a national initiative launched by President Barack Obama in 2014 to address the persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color. The initiative aims to ensure that all young people can reach their full potential by providing mentorship, support networks, and skills necessary for success in education and employment