My_Brother.27s_Keeper Kimberlé_Williams_Crenshaw

a nationwide initiative open ladder of opportunities youth males , males of color. kimberlé crenshaw , other participants of african american forum have demonstrated through multiple means of media express initiative has intentions perpetrates uplifting of youth excludes girls , youth girls of color. aapf have started campaign #whywecantwait address realignment of brothers keeper initiative include youth boys, girls, , girls , boys of color. movement has received lot of support on letters signed men of color, letters signed women of color , letters signed allies believe in cause.

in interview on laura flanders show kimberlé crenshaw expressed program introduced response widespread grief african american community after acquittal of george zimmerman in case of shooting , killing of trayvon martin, unarmed african american teenage boy. describes program feel-good , , fatherly initiative not believe significant or structural program fight rollback of civil rights; initiative not provide kinds of things make difference. believes because women , girls of color part of same communities , disadvantages under-privileged males focused in initiative, in order make effective program communities needs include members of community girls , boys alike.

#why can t wait: women of color urging inclusion in brother s keeper
june 17, 2014 – letter on 1000 girls , women of color

the letter signed women of ages , variety of backgrounds including high school teens, professional actors, civil rights activists, , university professors commending president obama on efforts of white house, private philanthropy, , social justice organizations urge inclusion of young women , girls. realignment important reflect values of inclusion, equal opportunity , shared fate have propelled our historic struggle racial justice moving forward.

may 30, 2014 letter of 200 concerned black men , other men of color calling inclusion of women , girls in brothers keeper

the letter signed multitude of diverse men different lifestyles include scholars, incarcerated, taxi drivers, pastors, college students, fathers of sons, fathers of daughters , more. men believing girls within communities these men share homes, schools, recreational areas share fate 1 , believe initiative lacking in focus if focus not include both genders.