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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Joseph Rendeiro
(202) 776-1566
jrendeiro@nclr.org
Earlier today, President Obama spoke at the launch of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance (MBK Alliance), a nonprofit that aims to help close the achievement gap for young men of color. Boys and young men of color represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the population, but nearly one-quarter of Hispanic and Black men between ages 16 and 24 are neither in school nor employed. NCLR (National Council of La Raza) is pleased to join this diverse coalition of advocates to eliminate economic and educational disparities and open opportunities for young men of color.
“The keys to ensuring that young men of color develop the necessary skills to compete in the workforce of the 21st century are education and engagement,” said Peggy McLeod, Deputy Vice President of Education and Workforce Development at NCLR, who will also serve as NCLR’s representative on the MBK Alliance board. “Overcoming the odds can be tough, especially for disconnected youth in low-income communities. But with targeted investments that focus on preparing young men with the skills that they need not only to graduate, but also to transition into full-time careers, we can truly help to shape our nation’s young men of color into the leaders of tomorrow.”
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