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YES YOU CAN!!!!

themancampaign@gmail.com — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:49:21 PST

The M.A.N. Campaign would like to acknowledge what took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, Barack OBAMA was elected to be the 44th President of the United States of America. The historic moment exemplified that with God, support, and perseverance anything is possible for young African American males.

To our young men we say...

If someone ever told you that you would be nothing....they lied.

If you someone ever told you that you were not intelligent....they lied.

If someone ever told you that your opinion did not matter....they lied.

You can do ANYTHING that you put your mind too. Anything.

Be positive. Stay strong. Be encouraged. The Dream IS Alive.

--M.A.N.

Thank You Philadelphia

themancampaign@gmail.com — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:30:12 PST

On June 7, 2008 The M.A.N. Campaign ended in Philadelphia with two successful events. (See Press Release and Events for details.)

The overall purpose of the campaign in Philadelphia was to raise awareness about the need for more mentors, encourage men to get involved, and recruit men for mentorship organizations. M.A.N. accomplished its goal. (Click 'Read More' for special thanks.)

Many, many, many special thanks to the volunteers on The M.A.N. Campaign Team (see Contact Us -> Meet the Team) that dedicated countless hours on this much needed campaign. Your selflessness is to be admired across the city. You set the bar on what it means to be part of the solution.

Next M.A.N. will follow up with individuals/groups in other cities to see if they are interested in adopting the same model and implementing the campaign. Provided additional support is received M.A.N. can be implemented nationally.

The M.A.N. Campaign would like to send special thanks to the following individuals/organizations for their time, wisdom, encouragement, and/or support. In no particular order, thank you to....

GPUAC, United Way of Southeastern PA, United Way Campaign for Mentors, CW Philly, Radio One, Clear Channel, Verizon Wireless, Speak to Me, Philadelphia Daily News, City Paper, Paper Boi, Inc., Solomon and LaVeta Jones, Lynda Terell, Sharmain Matlock-Turner, Ayanna Matlock, Sam Harrell, Yvette Brown, Tswana Sewell, Russell Hicks, Beverly Garces Buella, Omar Tyree, Salome and Shawnna Thomas-El, Troy Vincent, Bill Vargus, E. Steven Collins, Deesha Dyer, JC Lamkin, Judge Braxton, Temple University, Shelton Mercer, Damon William, Rashad Waleed, Rich Laster, Mayors Office, Jamal Mack, Department of Truancy, Yvonne McCoy, Celandra Rice, Shauna Robinson, Florcy Morisset, Kenyatta Johnson, Ad Ride Outdoor, Gino Hutchinson, Ryan Boisvert, The Enterprise Centers Project Great Potential, Malana Bloom, Monique and Nicole Brown, Jennifer Griffith, Joel Austin, Sena Owereko, Lady Bug Marketing Consultants, Cynthia Crockett, Trino Boix, Elhadj Moulouad, Mister Mann Frisby, Rochelle Lampkin, Sabrina Thompson, Maori Holmes, Norm Bond, Valerie Reed, April Johnson, Tenee Dickenson, Greg and Aida Evans, Jamahal Boyd, JB Productions, Anthony McIntyre, Alisesha Vaughn, Tchet Dorman, Jabari Young, Walmsley Gedeon, Stephanie Knox, Nichole Williams, Micheal Earley, All About Society Travel, Warm Daddy's, City Year, Clay Hammond, Lynne Williams, Felicia Chriswell, Tolu Olubadewo, Urban Essence Salon, Hank Wilson, Keiwanna McKinney, Devon Allen, Jill Friedman, Phillip Hammond, Krista Weider, Charlisa Scott, DeJaniera Little, Spencer Wright, Huda Brooks, Michelle Wise, Dave and Crystal Jackson, Sheree Hicks, Mark and Carline Spangler, Mothers In Charge, Karma Pace, Dr. Keith Leaphart, Octavio Miles Collection, Montez Petrose, Joyce Olushola, Tashyra Ayers, Tony Payton Jr, Aaron Boyd, Isaiah Patterson, Jackie Dixon, Stephanie Singer, Audrey Ann Ross, mentorship organizations, Master Griot Project, Jacqueline Taylor Adams, Walter Deshields, Black Ice, all the poets of The MISsed Education Poetry slam, young men of Philadelphia, and ALL the men in Philadelphia concerned about future of at-risk youth.

The End of M.A.N.

themancampaign@gmail.com — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:35:27 PST

Originally a six-month effort, The M.A.N. Campaign which began in July 2007 was extended until Spring 2008. The campaign comes to an end with two concurrent events to end the campaign for mentors in Philadelphia. 'The MISsed Education Poetry Slam’ event where African American at-risk or truant males between the ages of 13 to 24 can hear success stories from positive African American men to encourage them to turn their lives around; A mentorship drive during the Fatherhood Festival at the Philadelphia Convention Center. See 'Events' link for flyer.

Save the Date: The MISsed Education Poetry Slam

themancampaign@gmail.com — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:11:16 PST

The campaign ends in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 7, 2008.

To close out the campaign in Philadelphia, the team will do an event specifically for the young men it purposes to help. The team believes that there is a benefit to bringing young men together to hear stories from professional men that have turned their lives around. Since today’s youth are heavily influenced by music and the arts, we propose to end the campaign with a poetry event specifically for them. Two national artists and local poets have been invited to speak to young men about changing the direction of their lives. The event will also feature two of the campaigns Advocates. Each invited MAN will be given an opportunity to share their story about how they beat the odds and succeeded in their profession.

Stay tuned....

City Paper Articles by Makia Harper and Deesha Dyer

themancampaign@gmail.com — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:32:53 PST

http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/01/24/campaign-of-antiviolence

http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2008/06/05/just-do-it