Why is The Gentlemen's League Needed?

Say their names: Michael Brown, Cameron Tillman, Jordan Davis, Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin. All of these young Black boys, ages 18, 14, 17, 12, and 17 respectively, were all killed too soon at the hands of law enforcement. The list of young, Black males whose lives were cut short is exhaustive. For years and years, the lives and bodies of young, Black boys have been under attack.     
​At some point little Black boys who were once described as cute and innocent, grow up and become dangerous and threatening in the eyes of others. Illustrating this, Black males have been found to be suspended at a much higher rate, four times more likely, than their white counterparts (Kang- Brown et al, 2013). The world is demanding change. Work must be organized to assist in improving the lives and outcomes of Black boys across the United States. Black boys’ lives matter. It’s time that we show them that they really matter."

IMPACT OF THE GENTLEMEN'S LEAGUE:

In the News

How The Gentlemen’s League is setting up young Memphis men for success ​

The Gentlemen’s League engages with young men over breakfast​

Young male students ‘cannot be what they cannot see’​

Executive Director recognized on The Ellen Show

The Importance of Black Male Leadership in Education (ft. Dr. Archie Moss Jr.)