Initiatives
WE ARE AS GOOD AS OUR MINDS & BODIES
Your body is your “Temple” that you dwell in, so take care of it. Exercise your body. Not just to have a great physique, but for your long term health.
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Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. It supports:
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Longevity - to live long & healthy
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Stress management & positive mental attitude
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Increase energy & better stabilize mood.
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Promotes adequate rest & relaxation.
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Exercising your mind increases brain function, focus, and creativity. Exercise your mind by:
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Praying often & meditating on the word of GOD for wisdom and understanding
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Reading daily - at least 30 minutes a day
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Learning something new every day
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Engaging in self-development, positive affirmations, and mind-enhancing activities.
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Challenge yourself
MEDICINE, PHYSICAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Empowerment Through Health
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1. Do you really know your family?
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importance of knowing your family medical history and how it may save your life
2. Preventive Medicine
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looking beyond that person in the mirror
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benefits of an annual physical
3. Brief overview of:
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Hypertension
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Diabetes
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Obesity
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Substance Abuse
4. Sexually Transmitted Infections
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HIV/ AIDS
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What it really means to be on PrEP
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Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, Herpes I and II
5. Open dialogue with NexGen
EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP EMPOWERMENT
Educational Empowerment: Creative Thought and Decisive Action.
“Teach a man how to read and he will forever be free.”
- Frederick Douglas
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How to attain knowledge & scholarship to maximize one's pure potential
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What is educational enlightenment?
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How to use an individualized and conceptual approach when educating our young men of African descent
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The importance of early childhood education to increase lifelong learning which leads to better careers, wealth, and economic stability
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How do we motivate our young men to become avid readers and systemic observers from a participatory perspective?
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The importance of having African American teachers and affiliated mentors in our classrooms and community training sessions.
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How do we prevent our youth of African descent from being tested and placed into special education programs that keep them out of mainstream curricula?
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What strategies need to be employed to move from school failure to school success through the process of creative thinking and action.
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Leadership Empowerment: A Systemic Perspective
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How does history play a role in the development of our young men of African descent from a visionary and futuristic perspective?
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How does culture play a role in the development of our young men of African decent
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What is a positive approach for enhancing racial identity?
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What are our achievement gaps and what are the causes of these gaps
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Identification of positive role models and encouraging them to play an integral role in the development of our young men of African descent
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Identification of conceptual frameworks of excellence in regards to developing a new generation of youth leaders and practitioners as pathfinders for futuristic initiatives.
LEGAL & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Street Law & The Criminal Justice System
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What are your rights as a citizen of United States?
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What are the Amendments that should protect you if stopped by a police or law enforcement officer?
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What are the prosecution policies?
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What are the sentencing policies?
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What percentage of young men of African descent 12-26 years old end up in the criminal justice system - in jail or prison, on probation or parole
The Rise and Impact of the Growth of the Criminal Justice System on Young Men of African Descent:
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How to end the war against violent crimes and drug offenses
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The impact of arrest and sentencing policies
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Disparities in incarceration and social exclusion
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Reducing disparity and extinguishing incarceration in the criminal justice system
MENTAL HEALTH & TRAUMA
How Do We Define Mental Health & Trauma
The Four Pillars of Mental Health:
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Emotional - self-acceptance, self-esteem, resilience, and the ability to manage strong emotional issues including trauma
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Social - what gives us physically and emotionally healthier relationships which leads to a better quality of life
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Financial - taking full control of your finance; developing and maintaining a plan to achieve your financial and life goals
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Physical - how to balance your mental and physical health by staying centered
Let’s Talk About It!
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How to make it safe for others to speak about mental health
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How to deal with the stereotypes when speaking about mental health
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How do we change the culture of mental health using new and innovative strategies
FINANCIAL LITERACY
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Take Control Of Your Money
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What is money and how it works
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The benefits and value of saving vs spending
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Create a budget and manage your personal finance
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Living below your means
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Seek investment opportunities now
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Master the Rule of 72
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Have a rich vs poor mindset
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The rules of money