campaign to illuminate the character and contributions of Black Boys and Men nationally and internationally. It’s concerned with controlling and strengthening a positive narrative of Black boy- and manhood. In promoting a positive narrative we have the additional benefit of potentially producing positive identity formation, increasing self esteem, and addressing the mental health/trauma needs of Black boys by providing the kind of capital that may shield them from unproductive outcomes.
Straughter: Gifted and Talented Seven (GT7) Inc. believes that you can nature youth to a healthy place where they can strive. GT7 provides structure where youth can learn to identify to emotions, express their emotions and cope with the various emotions in which they will experience.
During our Summer Male Enrichment Camp, our youth receive therapeutic supports from clinicians twice a week for a full hour. During these sessions, we focus on the 5 social and emotional learning competencies to accept them in being a place with they can strive emotionally.
Our youth feel good, feel safe and feel supported which in terms allows them to positively contribute to GT7 community and other global communities.
BlackDoctor: What can the community (parents , teachers etc) do to support Black Boys ?
Leatherwood: The community has an immense role in supporting the development of every child. Parents, teachers, and other stakeholders are tasked with “preparing and showing the way” for our young people. Let’s think about it like this, if our