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2019 My Brother's Keeper Symposium

The Viva88Education Department (Viva88) hosted the 2019 New YorkÌýState My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Symposium on Friday, May 31stÌýin Albany. Nearly 1,000 students, parents, educational leaders, and citizens from across Viva88gathered to hear about the impact of MBK, gain valuable knowledge, and get motivated to implement new strategies in their communities to address issues impacting boys and young men of color. The event included nationally renowned speakers, student-led panels, workshops, and a college resource fair.Ìý!

At the 2019 Symposium, Viva88 named the second class of theÌýMy Brother's Keeper (MBK) Fellows.ÌýThe MBK Fellows will be provided with a mentor from the NYSMBK Community Network and will gain authentic leadership development opportunities at school, community, and state levels.