October 24th 2023.
Calvin T. Mann, President and Founder of Encourage Me I'm Young Inc. (EMIY), a Detroit-based non-profit organization, has recently launched both a mobile mentoring bus and an apparel line to inspire Black youth. EMIY is dedicated to supporting Black and brown boys, girls, and their families in the face of the negative influences they encounter every day, such as violent video games, toxic social media, racism, and substance abuse.
The mobile mentoring bus is designed to reach young Black youth who may not have a positive figure in their lives. It pulls up at sporting events and community activities to provide encouragement to the children present. It also enables the organization to travel from place to place, connecting with young people and providing them with career pathways, access to college or entrepreneurship, and the ability to recognize their potential.
EMIY Apparel is another way the organization is inspiring communities to support and encourage Black youth and families. The shirts and hoodies feature the EMIY logo with inspiring phrases like “Dedicated to Legacy”, “Beautiful is the Only Way to Say Family”, “I’m Possible”, “Good Fathers Only” and “Standing with an Awesome God”. Calvin Mann, the founder of the organization, created EMIY Apparel to make a positive impact on the world and to provide Black youth with the support and encouragement they need. His apparel line has already been seen on Run’s House season 4, BET, NFL Network, NCAA Basketball, Lebron James Classic, MTV, Paramount, YouTube, and Apple TV.
The profits from EMIY Apparel are invested in initiatives such as Conservation of Eagles, suicide prevention, and other activities including enhancing the mobile mentoring bus. Calvin Mann has been a basketball coach, mentor, and advocate for 38 years, having created several initiatives since 1992 to support boys, men, and families. His work and dedication to inspiring Black youth is admirable and continues to have a positive impact in the community.
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