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My Name Is Mr.

is a culturally responsive youth leadership and mentorship program that pairs BIPOC leaders with young male-identifying participants to foster personal growth, resilience, and lifelong success. Grounded in Positive Youth Development principles, the program provides intentional opportunities for youth to build critical skills, strengthen self-advocacy, and navigate systemic barriers with confidence. Through sustained mentorship and collaborative learning, leader-facilitators draw on their lived and professional experiences to expand participants’ opportunity capital, challenge limiting expectations, and cultivate a strong sense of personal responsibility, purpose, and community impact.

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My Name Is Miss

is a culturally responsive leadership and mentorship program designed for young female-identifying participants to cultivate personal responsibility, self-care, health, and well-being. Grounded in Positive Youth Development principles, the program empowers participants to build resilience, develop leadership skills, and navigate systemic barriers with confidence. Leader-facilitators draw upon their lived experiences and professional expertise to expand participants’ opportunity capital, encourage holistic self-care, and foster a strong sense of identity, purpose, and community engagement.

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Mentoring Future
Young Leaders

Implementing a holistic approach to health and social survival by encouraging participants to learn tools of discipline, leadership skills, and to develop strategic networks that are necessary to accomplish their life goals. The objectives are to uplift and guide our participants by helping young people understand who they are, where they are going, and how to get there.

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Food Justice
Relief Program

BAMLA has launched an Anti-Food Apartheid Mission to deliver 500 free healthy meals, including (Vegan, Vegetarian, and Healthy Options), to “Food Deserts & Swamps” within locally disenfranchised communities. We are supporting this effort seeking individuals in the age group of 9yrs-24 years of age who want to make a difference in their communities.