What is "YBA"?
Young Brothers Academy is a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.
Vision: The goal of YBA is to aid in the mental, physical, and spiritual development of our scholars so that they may become men of value for themselves, their families, and the communities they will serve.
Mission: We are committed to educating, empowering, and exposing our young brothers to the world around them, but also the greatness they hold within them.
Vision: The goal of YBA is to aid in the mental, physical, and spiritual development of our scholars so that they may become men of value for themselves, their families, and the communities they will serve.
Mission: We are committed to educating, empowering, and exposing our young brothers to the world around them, but also the greatness they hold within them.
Core Principles
Education
Education is an essential factor in equipping young men and bringing about change in any environment. Education is not all about academia, though important, but knowing who you are as a person. When you do not know how great you are, you will be held a prisoner to your circumstances. Our African American youth not only need to be educated about their history, but other aspects of life such as finances, relationships, and health. |
Empowerment
YBA provides a platform to give African American youth a voice through Empowerment. Whether you consider yourself in the minority or the majority, everyone wants to be heard. We try our best to make YBA a place where scholars can voice their ideas and opinions while at the same time being open and willing to accept other viewpoints. |
Exposure
Exposure is vital when it comes to shifting paradigms in our young men. Our youth have to see the possibilities that await them outside of their communities. You cannot expect someone to be something they have never seen. Our youth have to have visible representations of positive men that they can follow. Our youth need to be able to one day provide opportunities for the generations behind them as well. |