Office of Black Male Advancement

Office of Black Male Advancement City of Boston Mayor's Office of Black Male Advancement

The Community Empowerment Fund grants are awarded to community based organizations to scale up their work and deepen the...
09/15/2026

The Community Empowerment Fund grants are awarded to community based organizations to scale up their work and deepen their impact. This year, a total of $300,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations throughout Boston’s 🍀neighborhoods. 🏙️

The mission of the Office of Black Male Advancement ✊🏾 is focused on empowering and improving outcomes for Black men and boys in Boston. We want to ensure they have equitable access to opportunities in the City. 🌇

Through the FY27 Community Empowerment Small Grants, the Office of Black Male Advancement will award grants of up to $20,000 to support programs that expand one of the following four focus areas:
1. Mentoring and Out-of-School Time
2. Housing Mobility
3. Economic Inclusion and Wealth Building 4. Fatherhood Engagement.

All applications and required documents are due by Thursday, October 15 2026 at 5:00 PM ⏰ (No extensions will be granted).

Scan the QR code for more information.📸

TODAY‼️……. we had the pleasure of welcoming BPS students  back to SCHOOL 🏫. It’s been a GREAT SUMMER ☀️, and now it’s ti...
09/08/2026

TODAY‼️……. we had the pleasure of welcoming BPS students back to SCHOOL 🏫. It’s been a GREAT SUMMER ☀️, and now it’s time ⏰ to get back into the books 📚 and learn 🙋🏾‍♂️. We welcomed students from

🏫 Orchard Gardens
🏫 Ellison/Parks EES
🏫 Mildred Ave
🏫 Mattahunt
🏫 Trotter
🏫 Greenwood
🏫 King
🏫 Shaw-Taylor Lower

We wish all students 🏫 the best of luck this year 📆 with all of their academics 📚🎓. BMA is not just a department but a resource 🛟 for the younger generation to encourage 👏🏾 and pour back into‼️

LETS GO BPS!!!

Your community, Your Resources, ALL IN ONE PLACE‼️ Whether you’re looking for support ⛓️, opportunity, services, or simp...
08/24/2026

Your community, Your Resources, ALL IN ONE PLACE‼️

Whether you’re looking for support ⛓️, opportunity, services, or simply just don’t know where to start🤷🏾‍♂️. This RESOURCE GUIDE is here to help connect 🤝🏾 you with the tools ⚒️ you need.

SAVE it, SHARE it, SEND it to someone who would benefit from this👏🏾

RESOURCES ARE ONLY POWERFUL WHEN PEOPLE KNOW THEY CAN USE THEM!

Over this past weekend, Our Executive Director & Chief of Staff of BMA AND Chair of the Black Men and Boys Commission jo...
08/11/2026

Over this past weekend, Our Executive Director & Chief of Staff of BMA AND Chair of the Black Men and Boys Commission joined “State of Opportunity for African American Males and Allies” by Office Black Male Engagement ✊🏾🤝🏾👏🏾✨

Black men ✊🏾 all across Philadelphia came together in a space to talk about the issues that is shaping their lives and connected 🔗 them with people who can help them!

The discussion 🗣️ grew further more when our very own mrfrankfarrow pushed the conversation with insights and intellectual honesty about reducing systemic barriers⛓️‍💥not just in Boston but all around country.

We look forward to continuing many more conversations and opportunities for future collaborations🤝🏾👏🏾‼️

➡️ Swipe right to see highlights from this inspiring celebration! 📸

✨Special thanks to Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Office Black Male Engagement NYC Young Men's Initiative ✨

07/24/2026

There’s beauty in BECOMING.

The long walks🚶🏾‍♂️

The moments that take time to cater to everyone’s needs 📝

The UNSEEN work 🫣

The conversations that no one hears 🫢

Every frame 🖼️, every moment, is a reminder that growth isn’t always loud 📣. It happens one step at a time 🪜.

Black Male Advancement ✊🏾 are dedicated to taking one step at a time ⌛️ to make sure every Black Men and Boy in the City of Boston 🏙️ are getting opportunities and reducing the systematic barrier…… ONE STEP AT A TIME. 😤✊🏾

THIS IS OUR STORY 📖📚‼️

06/21/2026

On this special day📅, the Mayors Office of Black Male Advancement ✊🏾and the Black Men and Boys Commission will like to not only wish you a Happy Fathers Day🫂 to all the fathers out there but ESPECIALLY to the ❤️💚🖤Black Fathers out there who are constantly showing up, supporting🤝🏾, providing, and present! You are not just a father to your 🫵🏾kids but also a father to the fatherless. A mentor🙏🏾 to the kid across the street. A role model to the kid that says hi to you! We acknowledge and honor all the work that you not only do in your household🏠 but also in the community!

Happy Fathers Day from BMA and the Black Men and Boys commission! 🫂

✨🖤 Happy Juneteenth from Black Male Advancement! 🖤✨Today, we honor the strength, sacrifice, and spirit of our ancestors ...
06/19/2026

✨🖤 Happy Juneteenth from Black Male Advancement! 🖤✨

Today, we honor the strength, sacrifice, and spirit of our ancestors — the dreamers, fighters, and visionaries who paved the way for our freedom. 🙌🏿✊🏿

Their resilience fuels our purpose. Their courage lights our path. Their legacy lives on in us — in how we lead, uplift, and build for the next generation. 👑📚

WeAreTheLegacyBlackJoyHonorOurAncestors ForwardTogether ✊🏿

Let’s celebrate Black excellence, Black freedom, and Black joy today and every day. 🎉🕊️🖤💚❤️

On June 17th, we are rolling out the red carpet 🏮 for our Awardees🏆! This year we are taking the time to honor Tito Jack...
06/12/2026

On June 17th, we are rolling out the red carpet 🏮 for our Awardees🏆! This year we are taking the time to honor Tito Jackson and Naturing Father’s program! 🎉.

We can’t wait to see you 👀, connect with you 🔗, and celebrate 🎊 this moment with yall! 🫵🏾

SEE YOU THERE ✊🏾

❤️ #617

On 617 we have  & .wav bringing the vibes 😎, music 🎵, and setting the tone for the night‼️ WE CANT WAIT ⌚️ to see 👀 YOU ...
06/10/2026

On 617 we have & .wav bringing the vibes 😎, music 🎵, and setting the tone for the night‼️

WE CANT WAIT ⌚️ to see 👀 YOU 🫵🏾 and connect 🔗 with you!

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