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My Brother's Keeper

Welcome to New York State’s My Brother’s Keeper (NYSMBK) initiative! The New York State My Brother’s Keeper initiative seeks to “Change the Narrative” of boys and young men of color, and all students, by closing and eliminating the opportunity gaps they face and helping them to reach their full potential.

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MBK Guidance Document

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2021 My Brother's Keeper Symposium
The virtual 2021 New York State My Brother’s Keeper Symposium was April 29 & 30, 2021. Video recordings from the Symposium are now available.
MBK Symposium

Recent News

July 29, 2021
My Brother’s Keeper Fellows Program - RFA for 2021-22
July 15, 2021
2022-2024 New York State My Brother’s Keeper Exemplary School Models and Practices (ESMP) Grant Application Now Available
June 22, 2021
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - June 2021
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April 29, 2021
President Barack Obama Addresses New York State My Brother's Keeper Symposium

President Obama shares personal remark with our New York State My Brother's Keeper students and communities.

June 22, 2021
My Brother's Keeper: Changing the Narrative - June 2021
April 29, 2021
NYSED Announces Fourth Class of My Brother’s Keeper Fellows