-
ETV American Graduate Summit: Black Boys of Distinction
October 18, 2011
-
Black Boys of Distinction Learning Character at Wofford College Camp
June 7, 2010
The program is called Black Boys of Distinction. Dozens of young men are at Wofford College for the next seven weeks. At risk youths, ages 8 -17 come to play sports, learn about computers and science, and life through role models.
-
July 27, 2009
Spartanburg Herald Journal
-
Black Boys of Distinction Host Project "I Can" II 2009 Symposium
July 15, 2009
One year after launching the Black Boys of Distinction mentorship program to change
the negative statistics of black male youth, Pastor Tommy Quick says we are organizing
the Project I Can 2 Symposium to continue to raise awareness about the importance
of community-wide participation to help save black boys. It will take place at Wofford
College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, July 31 and August 1, 2009 with the theme,
"Creating Positive Futures for Black Boys."
-
Black Boys of Distinction Program Seeks to Change Culture for African American Students
July 8, 2009
Less than 50% of African American males are graduating from high school according
to the National Center for Education Statistics. Some would tell you the cards are
stacked against many of these students from the start.
-
July 8, 2009
Spartanburg Herald Journal
-
Founder of BBOD to speak at SCASA Leadership Institute
March, 2009
Founder of Black Boys of Distinction, Pastor Tommy Quick, has been asked to present
at the South Carolina Association of School Administrators in June of 2009 at their
annual Summer Leadership Institute. Pastor Quick will be speaking on the topic of
'Engaging Black Males in the 21st Century'. Pastor Quick will have the unique opportunity
to speak to school administrators and leaders from across the state of South Carolina.
-
Park Hills Elementary partners with BBOD
February, 2008
Park Hills Elementary partnered with BBOD to help facilitate the Aban Aya Youth
Project as part of a grant seeking to assist Title I schools and at-risk youth.
BBOD hosts two sessions a week during school hours using the Aban Aya curriculum
as well as incorporating some of the BBOD modules.
-
Cleveland Elementary partners with BBOD
November 1, 2008
Cleveland Elementary and principal, Dr. Audrey Grant have teamed up with Black Boys
of Distinction to offer an after-school program. BBOD will host after-school sessions
twice a week using methodologies targeted at 4th and 5th graders.
-
BBOD Inaugurates Saturday Academy
September 20, 2008
Black Boys of Distinction hosted its first Saturday academy at the Promised Land
Ministries facilities today. Over 25 boys, their parents were in attendance as well
as a strong showing of male mentors who have committed to volunteer their time and
support, were on-hand to ensure a successful start. Pastor Tommy Quick, founder
of Promised Land Community Development Corporation and BBOD gave opening remarks
and stressed the importance of parent commitment and student attendance. BBOD instructors
gave the parents an overview of how the Saturday academy would function and what
was expected of the boys.
-
August 15, 2008
Spartanburg Herald Journal
Spartanburg city officials, state representatives, community leaders and more than
300 concerned citizens recently joined together at Wofford College to address the
disparaging problem in the African-American community as it relates to young black
males.
-
July 27, 2008
Spartanburg Herald Journal
Experts will discuss challenges and risks facing young black men and how the community
can help foster their development at a symposium called Project "I Can."