Don’t Call Him “Boy”: Reclaiming the Language Around Black Boyhood

Is calling young Black males “boy” a harmless nickname—or a heavy echo of America’s racial past? This post unpacks the impact of that one word and why how we speak to our sons matters more than ever.Real Talk: What’s So Wrong With “Boy”?“Come here,...
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Step Team Performance: Our Kings Are Getting Battle Ready

💙 Introduction Ahhh, suki-suki now! You should’ve seen our Kings today—on beat, on point, and on purpose. This wasn’t just another step practice. It was a moment. A moment where precision met passion. Where sound met soul. And where legacy met the next...
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The Truth About the Black Family Before Slavery: How Kemet Shows Us the Way Back

“If you want to break a people, break their bond. If you want to heal a people, restore their unity.” The Truth About the Black Family Before Slavery When people talk about the Black family, the story often starts in trauma.Chains. Slavery. Struggle.But...
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Mastering Fundraising: A Guide for New Executive Directors of Nonprofits

Fundraising is the cornerstone of nonprofit success. As a new executive director, understanding and implementing effective fundraising strategies is crucial to ensuring your organization's sustainability and growth. This guide offers a detailed roadmap to...
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Financial Literacy for Parents and Single Moms

Financial Literacy for Parents and Single Moms: Budgeting, Saving, and Building Wealth   Financial literacy is more than just a buzzword—it’s the key to stability and freedom, especially for parents and single moms juggling the demands of family life....
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Staying Resilient: How Youth Nonprofits Can Thrive Despite Federal Funding Freezes

Staying Resilient: How Youth Nonprofits Can Thrive Despite Federal Funding Freezes   If you're leading a nonprofit that serves youth, the news of a federal funding freeze might feel like a punch to the gut. It’s natural to worry about what this means...
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Try Mindfulness If Your Teen is Feeling Overwhelmed

Try Mindfulness If Your Teen is Feeling Overwhelmed

If Your Is Teen Feeling Stuck, Anxious, or Overwhelmed? Try Mindfulness In an ideal world, every teenager would be able to understand what is most important to them and know how they can honor their truest aspirations. But in an environment of peer...

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How Mentoring Benefits Both The Child and Adult

How Mentoring Benefits Both The Child and Adult

Here at Blue Heart, we understand the mentoring benefits that comes along with the interaction of both the child and adult.  And  how crucial that guidance and support  is in order for the child to thrive. It’s especially important for minority young boys...

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Race: Are We So Different? Museum of Man Tour

Race: Are We So Different? Museum of Man Tour

Saturday morning after a long week of activism and service the leadership of Blue Heart had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Man for a private tour of the exhibit "Race: Are We So Different?"   THE EXHIBIT asks the questions: Is race the color of your skin? Is...

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Back to School: COVID-19 Edition

Back to School: COVID-19 Edition

In person, Distance Learning or Hybrid? Keeping Your Son Engaged   This fall, going back to school will be very different for many students across the country. With the current coronavirus health and safety concerns, many school districts are...

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5th Annual Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow Summit

5th Annual Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow Summit

HEART attended the 5th Annual Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow Summit conducted by Reach One Teach One, Inc. ROTO youth summits are nothing short of amazing! With over 100 youth gathered together at one time - learning, sharing and being challenged to think out of...

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The Blue Heart Foundation is now a 501(c)3 Tax Exempt organization

The Blue Heart Foundation is now a 501(c)3 Tax Exempt organization. This distinction will allow us to further assist under-served youth in attaining their goals as they pursue the dream of attending and graduating from a four year university. Partner with us as we...

VOLUNTEERISM

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...

HEART volunteering and attends KuumbaFest

HEART volunteering and attends KuumbaFest

HEART was honored to have the opportunity to volunteer, support and attend KuumbaFest San Diego, San Diego's longest running and premier celebration of African-American expression, culture, and heritage. Kuumba (Swahili for "creativity") Fest brings together community...

Volunteering at the Sheila Hardin Multi-Cultural Festival

Volunteering at the Sheila Hardin Multi-Cultural Festival

The San Diego Alpha Foundation Inc. hosted the Multi-Cultural Festival in partnership with the Port of San Diego, Commission for Arts and Culture, the World Beat Cultural Center, Pazazz and many other Community organizations. The Festival is free and open to the...