Empowerment Principles: The Power of Affirmations for African American Boys

Empowerment Principles: The Power of Affirmations for African American Boys In today’s complex world, affirmations are more than just words—they are tools of transformation. For young African American boys, who often face systemic challenges and negative...

Reclaiming Our History: Why African American Youth Deserve More Than the Education System Offers

The African American community is rooted in a history of resilience, innovation, and leadership. Yet, relying solely on the education system to teach African American history often results in fragmented narratives. At Blue Heart, we believe in reclaiming...

Signing Day 2024: HBCU Tour In full Effect!

All Roads Lead To Signing Day 2024 Blue Heart is super excited to Announce our 2nd HBCU Tour!!According to our 2023 HBCU tour participants...This will be a life changing experience for our current Juniors and Seniors!College Campus Tours are designed to...

Press Release| Tracy Morris Dies at 54

The Blue Heart Foundation Founder & Executive Director, Tracy Morris dies at 54 Mathew Gordon named new President & CEO of the organization to continue Tracy’s legacy of assisting young men of color get to 4-year universities through personal,...

Why Blue Heart?

How The Blue Heart Foundation Helps The Blue Heart Foundation provides our young men from disadvantaged backgrounds with academic support, financial assistance, and leadership training to become first-generation college students. Founded in 2013...

For Tracy

Tracy R. Morris. 1967-2022I first want to thank you all for the love and support you've sent to myself our family and the whole Blue Heart team. Tracy's memorial really encapsulated the impact that He made in the community and in the lives of our amazing young men.And...

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For Tracy

Tracy R. Morris. 1967-2022I first want to thank you all for the love and support you've sent to myself our family and the whole Blue Heart team. Tracy's memorial really encapsulated the impact that He made in the community and in the lives of our amazing young men.And...

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Peer Mentoring- Is it Really Effective?

Peer Mentoring- Is it Really Effective?

What is Peer Mentoring? From planning high school classes to preparing for your first semester on campus, having a mentor is one of the best ways to navigate through new and challenging phases of life. Mentoring can be transformational in academic and...

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October Workshop – Elevator Pitches, Redlining and Jay King

October Workshop – Elevator Pitches, Redlining and Jay King

Saturday Oct. 15th - The Blue Heart Foundation held it's monthly workshop which focused on both personal and professional development. This month Taryell Simmons of Connect2Careers focused on Creating an Elevator Pitch - Elevator pitches are brief, rehearsed...

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“Children just need the time, the space, and the permission to be kids.”

-Tracy Morris, Executive Director

2020-2021 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Meet Justice

Meet Justice

2020-2021 Student Vice President of The Blue Heart Foundation My name is Justice Bettis, the 2020-2021 Student Vice President of The Blue Heart Foundation. I am a 17-year-old senior currently attending Mount Miguel High School. I am a San Diego native with roots in...

Meet Ke’aun

Meet Ke’aun

2020-2021 Student President of The Blue Heart Foundation About Ke'aun Dent Ke’aun means “strong and courageous in the Lord.” In awareness of my development into the man I am becoming, I have battled special circumstances that have tested the attributes of my identity....

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Every month we are bringing you the latest information on what’s happening with the blue heart boys, nonprofit business tips, family and emotional health issues effecting our community today.

A Day of Restoration and Paddle boarding

A Day of Restoration and Paddle boarding

Through the newly established partnership between Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; the Omicron Iota Sigma Chapter along with the Blue Heart Foundation and Outdoor Outreach had the opportunity to spend the morning helping restore...

Brothers United with HEART

Brothers United with HEART

Saturday March 26, 2016 – On a clear morning 15 young men from the Blue Heart Foundation’s mentoring program had the opportunity to get a taste ot what it takes to be a fire cadet. On an event coordinated by Fire Captain Jason Shanley the young men would suit up and...

2021 Signing Day

2021 SIGNING DAY IS HERE!!

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How Do Non-Profit Business Owners Get Paid?

How Do Non-Profit Business Owners Get Paid?

Ask people what it means to be a non-profit business organization and you’re likely to get an array of answers, many of them incorrect. For people who aren’t familiar with the ins and outs of how non-profits work, it can be confusing to hear about...

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Marching in the 37th Annual MLK Parade

Marching in the 37th Annual MLK Parade

We joined thousands at the 37th Annual - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade. Continuing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, January 17, at 2:00 PM the Harbor Drive- Embarcadero. For one of the largest celebrations of its kind in the United States in...

Hip Hop 5K

Hip Hop 5K

Sunday October 30th, 2016 - We participated in a the 2nd Annual Hip Hop 5K a 3.1 mile walk/run through Southeast San Diego. Along with hundreds of local residents as well as visitors. All sorts of people  participated with us as we ran/walked together through our...