money that will go to programs and practices that are aimed at getting young men of color on a path to success. now, the white house can't say specifically how many programs will benefit and some critics say it's too little, too late. still, it's clear yesterday's event was deeply personal for this president. 19-year-old rasheed mills never imagined he would make it to college. he says his home life was unstable, his future uncertain. but that changed when he joined this covenant house two years ago the d.c. based youth support center helps mills get his ged. he is now a college freshman. >> it seemed like it was out of man. like it was an unreachable goal. once they got me there, it was like, i was so happy when i got to school! >> reporter: on thursday, the president announced a new initiative my brother's keeper aimed at bolstering players like covenant house and studying ways to keep young men of color in school and out of jail and on a pathway to success. >> too many of them are falling by the wayside, dropping out,