A coalition of prominent black women is supporting the White House initiative, “My Brother’s Keeper,” President Barack Obama’s ambitious effort to uplift and empower black boys and young men of color. The letter of steadfast support comes as some community activists have criticized the White House for not including Black girls in the initiative designed for Black and Latino boys.
“We are writing to you to applaud several initiatives implemented by your Administration to improve the lives of low income and at-risk Americans,” according to the letter written to Obama and signed by 36 influential African-American women that include Melanie Campbell, President and CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin, Rev. Bernice King, CEO, The King Center, Atlanta, GA, Ingrid Saunders Jones, Chair, The National Council of Negro Women;Janice Mathis, Executive Director, RainbowPUSH Coalition; andDr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, President, Skinner Leadership Institute.
“We believe that a successful “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative can result in stronger families, stronger fathers, stronger employees, stronger leaders; and ultimately, a stronger America,” the letter said.
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Prominent Black Women Show Support For ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ was originally published on praisecleveland.com
