@kwellscomm Mental wellness is a critical but often overlooked part of the trajectory of the young Black male’s success in our society. Professionals from all walks of life and community members at-large who serve or encounter young black males will gather at an upcoming event on August 30 that will address culturally-competent practice with Black males here in Indy who […]

Indiana Black Expo-hosted project, Your Life Matters, rebrands itself OpportunINDY to continue the work of improving the lives of Indy’s young black males by providing connections to life opportunities and more. Raising black boys into men is no easy task and parents want them to grow up safe, with chances to be their best selves, just like […]

What are your concerns and solutions to pressing issues about life here in your own Indianapolis neighborhood on the day-to-day? The Your Life Matters Campaign has joined forces with the United Community Centers of Indy and they want to know. They’re inviting you to come out to one of a series of community meetings that […]

The “Your Life Matters Initiative” here in Indy has a new director, non-profit guru, Dr. Michael Twyman and he has big plans to make this effort to improve the lives of young black males in this community successful. This initiative is aligned with President Barack Obama’s program “My Brother’s Keeper” and will likely serve as a model […]