Thirty high school students from the Hudson Valley were honored Thursday with induction into New York s fourth class of My Brother s Keeper fellows.
My Brother s Keeper is a national initiative started by President Obama that aims to increase opportunities for boys and young men of color. Education leaders in New York have embraced the initiative since 2016, delivering financial support to community-based MBK programs. To the young men that are present, please understand that New York State MBK was created for you, said Board of Regents Chancellor Lester Young to hundreds of students across the state at a virtual symposium Thursday. That suggests that you are special. That you are somebody. No matter what anyone says, always remember: you are special, and you are something.