Eastlake Make Youth Initiative Journal - Fall 2019

Eastlake Male Youth Initiative We. Move. Mountains.

The Eastlake Male Youth Initiative (EMYI) is a 9-month leadership and mentoring program for African American males aged 10-16 and residing primarily in DeKalb County. The program gives African American males access to challenging and impactful instruction from successful black role models, leaders and mentors from the metro Atlanta area.

Our goal is to develop young men to be the next generation of community leaders, high achievers and purveyors of excellence.

Our program is a joint partnership between The Greater Piney Grove Community Development, Inc. and The Truth Teller Inc.

To learn more or get involved with EMYI, visit: www.thetruthteller.org/emyi

PROGRAM STAFF Eastlake Male Youth Initiative Staff are a dedicated team that is focused on planning and implementing the program.

Leadership Team Dr. Kenneth G. Torrence

Program Director

Dr. Betty Palmer

Program Evaluation Manager

Reverend DeMarcus Preyer

Program Facilitator

Reverend Dr. Harman Haynes Jr.

Resident Counselor

Pastor Chianti Harris

Acountant

Cindy K. Torrence

Project Coordinator Student Counselors

Blake Chiles Ryan Gibbs Frank Lawrence Darkese Wicker Bryce Williams For questions or concerns about EMYI, contact: Dr. Kenneth G. Torrence, Program Director Eastlake Male Youth Initiative kenneth.torrence@yahoo.com 770-865-1111

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M O U N TA I N S SESSION FOUR Living With Purpose P l e a s e j o i n u s S at u rd ay, D e ce m b e r 1 4 , 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This month, EMYI students will gain important insights into educational career paths involving vocational and trade certification.

Students will connect with teacher and B E T, F r e e s t y l e F r i d a y H a l l o f Fa m e r , M r .

Alfred “Shivy” Brooks, and tour the M e c h a n i c a l Tr a d e s I n s t i t u t e .

We c a n ’ t w a i t f o r y o u t o j o i n u s !

SPECIAL GUEST Mr. Alfred “Shivy” Brooks Field Trip Mechanical Trades Institute 6120 Purdue Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30336

To learn more or get involved with EMYI, visit: www.thetruthteller.org/emyi

Eastlake Male Youth Initiative November 2019 This month, Eastlake Male Youth Initiative students explored “Effective Communication as a Means of Empowerment and Conflict Resolution.” Students practiced key skills to boost their confidence when speaking. They also learned how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s mastery of the tenets of nonviolence and public speaking were used effectively to resolve conflict and usher social change during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. A wonderful, yet unexpected, opportunity allowed students to put their newly acquired communication skills to practice as they publicly introduced themselves to several hundred attendees at the 2019 Mental Health Conference held at The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church. The impromptu opportunity coincided with the keynote speech given by Mr. Willie Moore, Jr., inspirational speaker and Stellar Award radio host.

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To learn more or get involved with EMYI, visit: www.thetruthteller.org/emyi

Eastlake Male Youth Initiative October 2019 The first leadership session of the Eastlake Male Youth Initiative gathered 16 students to explore the topic of “Respect for Self and Others.”

The session aimed at helping students make connections between the civil rights movement and respect and self-esteem.

To learn more or get involved with EMYI, visit: www.thetruthteller.org/emyi

Eastlake Male Youth Initiative Welcomes Class of 2020

Eastlake Male Youth Initiative Welcomes Class of 2020 Eastlake Male Youth Initiative is excited to announce its very ďŹ rst incoming class of 2020. EMYI welcomed 18 impressionable young men into the inaugural program.

Please join us in celebrating these gifted and enthusiastic students in their decision and commitment to excellence, as we welcome the next generation of community and national leaders.

To learn more or get involved with EMYI, visit: www.thetruthteller.org/emyi

Empowering Young Black Males Welcoome Dinner Friday, September 20, 2019 | 6:15 p.m.

Welcome and Occasion Invocation Introductions of Special Guests Dinner Musical Selection Keynote Address Mr. Hank Stewart Poet Laureate Closing

Music provided by Mr. Justin Clay Music From the Heart

Eastlake Male Youth Initiative Hosts First Meet and Greet We would like to thank everyone for a successful Eastlake Male Youth Initiative Meet and Greet—our ďŹ rst ever.

To learn more or get involved with EMYI, visit: www.thetruthteller.org/emyi

MEET & GREET SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm This event is designed for both students and parents to learn more about the opportunities provided by this exciting mentoring program.

THE GREATER PINEY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1879 Glenwood Avenue, S.E., Atlanta, GA 30316 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: info@the-truth-teller.com 678-884-3219

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Eastlake Male Youth Initiative Upcoming Events

MEET & GREET This event is designed for students and parents to learn more about the opportunities provided by this exciting mentoring program.

SEPTEMBER WEEKEND RETREAT Students selected for the Eastlake Male Youth Initiative will spend and overnight weekend at Carver College where professional facilitators will work with students to build a sense of community, set personal goals and explore their leadership styles.

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2ND SATURDAYS During the school year, students will meet every 2nd Saturday at The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church for monthly half-day sessions.

OCTOBER For more information, contact: info@the-truth-teller.com

The Greater Piney Grove Community Development, Inc. and The Truth Teller Inc. present

A LEADERSHIP IMMERSION PROGRAM FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES AGES 10-16 RESIDING IN DEKALB COUNTY

Meet & Greet September 14, 2019 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Weekend Retreat September 20-21, 2019 Monthly Sessions October 12, 2019 - May 9, 2020 2nd Saturdays, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church 1879 Glenwood Avenue, S.E. Atlanta, GA 30316 For more information, contact: info@the-truth-teller.com 678-884-3219