Campaign for Black Male Achievement Impact Index
This report provides a summary of the accomplishments of the Open Society Campaign for Black Male Achievement since its inception in 2008.

About the Campaign
The Open Society Campaign for Black Male Achievement aims to address black men and boys' exclusion from economic, social, educational, and political life in the United States.

Black Male Activists in Detroit and Philadelphia Win Leadership Award
Press Release
January 24, 2012
Twenty men—teachers, businessmen, writers and pastors—have been named winners of the BME Leadership Award, created to honor black men in Philadelphia and Detroit who step up to lead the community.

Open Society Foundations and Echoing Green Launch Black Male Achievement Fellowship
Press Release
December 2, 2011
The Open Society Foundations and Echoing Green have established a new fellowship program for individuals dedicated to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys in the United States.

Black Male Mentoring: Decoding the Image
Stephen Powell
January 27, 2012
blog BLOG  
Without the help of black men and other caring adults serving as their guides, beating the odds can seem quite insurmountable for young black males.

Black Male Achievement: It's More Than Just Good Grades
Stephanie Ramirez-Burnett
December 20, 2011
blog BLOG  
The obstacles faced by black kids in America go far beyond studying hard and getting straight A's. Grantees of the Open Society Campaign for Black Male Achievement are working hard to address the root causes of inequality.

Implicit Bias and Social Justice
Hayley Roberts
December 18, 2011
blog BLOG  
Implicit bias occurs when someone consciously rejects stereotypes and supports anti-discrimination efforts but also holds negative associations in his/her mind unconsciously.

New Data Examines Perceptions of Black Males and Their Relationship to the Media
Alan Jenkins
December 16, 2011
blog BLOG  
The Opportunity Agenda conducted three research studies examining perceptions of and by African-American men and boys, and their relationship to the media, to inform the communications efforts of those seeking to improve opportunity for black males in the United States.

Campaign for Black Male Achievement Email Newsletter
The Campaign for Black Male Achievement publishes a quarterly newsletter to keep stakeholders informed and updated on activities, projects, news, and events related to the campaign.

Black Faces in White Places: Becoming a Game Changer in a Competitive World
OSI-New York
February 28, 2011
video VIDEO   audio AUDIO
Author Randal D. Pinkett, along with noted social entrepreneurs and philanthropic leaders, discuss how black men and boys can "change the game" at work, at home, and in their communities.

Celebrating the Power of Mentoring
OSI-New York
January 31, 2011
audio AUDIO
The Open Society Campaign for Black Male Achievement, the Children's Defense Fund Black Community Crusade for Children, and Mentoring USA cohost a panel where both mentors and mentees share stories of motivation and accomplishment.

Unleashing the Power of Art, Culture, and Media to Transform Black Communities
Harlem Children's Zone, New York City
December 6, 2010
video VIDEO  
The Black Male Re-Imagined campaign aims to encourage the media industry to help transform how black males are portrayed in popular culture and public discourse. Two videos showcase the campaign’s kickoff event in December 2010.

U.S. Programs Staff

Shawn Dove
Shawn Dove is Campaign Manager - Campaign for Black Male Achievement, U.S. Programs, Open Society Foundations.

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