P.O.W.E.R. is a young men's empowerment group in the Bronx that focuses on supporting, guiding, and educating boys through mentorship, tutoring, and workshops. It aims to address challenges like high rates of single mother households and low rates of college attendance among minority males. The group promotes education, discussion of masculinity and media, and serving as role models to encourage critical thinking and alternative perspectives.

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2. WHAT IS P.O.W.E.R.?
 P.O.W.E.R is a young men’s empowerment group
established in the Bronx
 The main focus is to support, guide, & educate boys on
topics such as education, masculinity, and college.
 P.O.W.E.R fulfills these these goals in 3 ways.
1. Mentorship
2. Tutoring
3. Guided Workshops
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3. SOME BRIEF BACKGROUND
 30% of households
in the Bronx are
single mother
households
 44% of college
students are male
 Only 10% of
college students
are minority men
 1 in 3 black males
are expected to
serve time in State
or Federal Prison
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4. WHAT CAN WE DO?
 Bring the focus back to education
 Shed light on alternate forms of masculinity, as well as
alternative forms of media
 Bring about change through healthy discussion of the
world around us
 Believe that students are capable of critical thought and
encourage thinking through discussion
 Become role models.
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5. HOW?
 Success should be
highlighted in terms of
educational attainment
and personal
gratification through
growth.
 College awareness
should be promoted at
an earlier age.
 One-on-one tutoring
and mentorship
programs should be
readily available for
students.
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6. HOW ELSE?
 Discussions
surrounding the
media, stereotype,
sex, gender, and
masculinity should
be held in formal
settings.
 Ideas contrasting the
norms and
standards should be
explored in a
structured format.
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7. I AM HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE…
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