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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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Understanding Teenage Depression

Understanding Teenage Depression

Being a teenager can be challenging. understanding teenage depression is equally challenging. There are numerous changes taking place in the body and the brain of a teenager, which have lasting effects on the way they think, understand, and behave. In...

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Summer fun with OO… Kayaking, Surfing and Restoration… Oh My!!!

Summer fun with OO… Kayaking, Surfing and Restoration… Oh My!!!

The outdoors is both an exciting and joy-filled way to provide young men a way to both think and live outside the box. This summer for the fourth year in a row The Blue Heart Foundation partnered with Outdoor Outreach engaging in opportunities ranging from surfing and...

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Night at The Old Globe “Camp David”

Night at The Old Globe “Camp David”

The Blue Heart Foundation in partnership with the  Old Globe Theater provided a night out for the youth and families from the HEART mentoring program. HEART (Higher Education And Rising Together) is a locally based mentoring program that is focused on the empowerment...

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COVID-19 |10 Tips That Make Talking To Your Sons About It Easier

COVID-19 |10 Tips That Make Talking To Your Sons About It Easier

It has been almost 6 months since the United States first declared a national emergency as a result of the COVID-19  outbreak. And as this global pandemic continues to evolve, many parents continue to struggle to have conversations with their children that...

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H.E.A.R.T. trains with Primal Jiu Jitsu

This past Saturday Head instructor of Primal Jiu Jitsu Professor Damien Davis provided a FREE lesson in Jiu Jitsu as well as discussed what it takes to be a business owner. Professor Davis posed these important questions to H.E.A.R.T. "What is Kids self defense and...

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2015 YMCA’s Christmas with Character

2015 YMCA’s Christmas with Character

One of our staples is ensuring we give back to our community in the form of service. During this Christmas season we assisted at the Holiday with Hope Celebration. Each year the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA hosts a holiday celebration on the Saturday before Christmas....

Volunteered at the First Annual Hip Hop 5K fun run

Volunteered at the First Annual Hip Hop 5K fun run

We volunteered and providing water for participants in the San Diego Hip Hop 5k fun run. The overall goal of this 5k is to create a surge of positive energy and forward thinking in the residents of southeastern San Diego. We intend to accomplish this by demonstrating...

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