Source: United States Senator for Ohio Sherrod Brown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) hosted a roundtable discussion with students from the My Brother’s Keeper Ohio (MBK Ohio) program and newly-elected Mayors in Ohio. Brown was joined on the call by recently elected Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith and Dayton Mayor-elect Jeffrey Mims. Students were able to ask the mayors questions and tell them about their accomplishments in MBK Ohio and how it has helped them advance their goals.
“Exposing young people to these kinds of events – where students have an opportunity to meet with a diverse group of Ohio mayors – is really what MBK is all about. The young people in attendance had an opportunity to connect with these newly-elected officials, learn about their journeys, and share their own goals,” said Brown. “MBK Ohio is showing these young students that their dreams matter, and they should never have to limit them.”
My Brother’s Keeper was started by President Obama as a national initiative to address the opportunity gaps facing young men of color, and to ensure that all young people reach their full potential.
In August, Brown hosted students from MBK chapters in Dayton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Lincoln Heights, Springfield, Youngstown and Columbus at the Great American Ballpark for a unique leadership event with the Cincinnati Reds.
The 12 MBK Ohio Chapters currently operating each have their own unique focus and provide weekly instruction and programming for students. Senator Brown’s office, in conjunction with Ohio State University, is collaborating to supplement this programming and provide enriching opportunities for students to gain exposure to various career opportunities as well as empowerment and advocacy tools.
More information on the MBK Ohio Program is available here.
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