Meet 18 young MBK Ambassadors

Learn how they're building safe and supportive communities where boys and young men of color can thrive

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MBK Ambassadors share a common commitment to creating positive change in their communities.

Eighteen young men from across the country—each a natural leader among their peers—are stepping up to help build safe, supportive communities where boys and young men of color can thrive. As the inaugural cohort of MBK Ambassadors, they will serve as role models, advocates, and changemakers in their communities. These young men are carrying forward the mission of My Brother’s Keeper Alliance to foster change through mentorship, service-learning, and community impact.

The first-ever cohort represents a diverse group of young men, including four from MBK model communities and one from MBK’s first tribal Certified Community. Over the next two years, these Ambassadors will work closely with Certified Community leads, applying best practices and evidence-based strategies to make real, lasting change. 

The MBK Ambassadors will lead community projects, advocate for policy changes, and participate in MBK events to support the six MBK milestones. They will also participate in hands-on service, develop leadership skills through mentorship, and collaborate with Certified Community leads to implement impactful, community-centered programs. Their work will amplify the voices of boys and young men of color and strengthen local efforts to create safer, more supportive environments.

Meet the Ambassadors

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Meet Herbert Toler III, a 20-year-old from Newark, NJ, who has been a champion for expanding opportunities for young men of color beyond their immediate neighborhoods.
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Meet Justin Harris, a 20-year-old from Chicago, IL, who advocates for mentorship programs and support services to help young men of color navigate academic and personal challenges.
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Meet Ikenna Okoye, an 18-year-old from Uniondale, NY, who is passionate about shifting perceptions of role models in Black communities away from gang culture.
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Meet Michael Muir, a 21-year-old from New York City, NY, who is dedicated to addressing environmental challenges and systemic barriers that impact young men of color.
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Meet Sirvante Jones, an 18-year-old from Pittsburg, CA, who is focused on tackling educational disparities that disproportionately affect boys and young men of color.
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Meet Mark Tate, a 17-year-old from Tulsa, OK, who works to improve problem-solving skills and increase awareness of available resources for young men in his community.
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Meet Ryan Alexander, an 18-year-old from Muscogee (Creek) Nation, OK, who is committed to addressing alcoholism and reducing justice system involvement among Native youth.
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Meet Waly Ndiaye, a 21-year-old from Dayton, OH, who is focused on reducing gun violence and creating safer communities for boys and young men of color.
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Meet Isaac Mack, an 18-year-old from Ann Arbor, MI, who advocates for fair disciplinary policies in schools to prevent disproportionate suspensions of young men of color.
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Meet Delaney Jennings, an 18-year-old from Youngstown, OH, who is working to break down negative stereotypes and increase positive representation for boys and young men of color.
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Meet James Green, a 20-year-old from Durham, NC, who believes in helping young men of color develop a strong sense of identity and self-worth.
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Meet Donsray Hicks III, an 18-year-old from Sacramento, CA, who is working to increase the presence of positive male role models in communities of color.
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Meet Aaron Lee, an 18-year-old from Milwaukee, WI, who is committed to reducing gun violence and making communities safer for young men of color.
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Meet Jeremiah Bennett, a 21-year-old from San Antonio, TX, who is dedicated to improving mental health awareness and access to resources for boys and young men of color.
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Meet Amaire Faison, a 19-year-old from Winston-Salem, NC, who is focused on fostering healthy communication skills and emotional intelligence among young men of color.
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Meet Tomas Cruz Villalvazo, a 22-year-old from Salt Lake City, UT, who is passionate about expanding mentorship opportunities and creating supportive spaces for young men of color.
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Meet Cameron Williams, a 18-year-old from Yonkers, NY, who is working to increase financial literacy education for young men of color to promote long-term economic success.
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Meet Denzell Dial, a 22-year-old from Omaha, NE, who is dedicated to destigmatizing mental health conversations and fostering emotional intelligence in Black communities.

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