THE WHITE HOUSE MY BROTHER’S KEEPER INITIATIVE REACHES DALLAS PASTOR DR. FREDERICK D. HAYNES, III TO LAUNCH INTERN AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Thr!ve Intern and Leadership Program is hosting a press conference at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 to announce that over 30 employers in the Dallas area have hired nearly 100 African-American boys for a 6-week intern and professional development program. The presser will also feature nationally known leaders who will speak to the Thr!ve participants during a two day Leadership and Development Institute. The institute runs 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. June 25th and 26th.
Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III recently stood with several organizations earlier this year when President Obama announced the $200 million, five-year initiative to create job opportunities for high school African-American and Latino boys. According to a recent report from NPR, “Is The Deck Stacked Against Black Boys In America,” President Obama challenged hundreds of organizations to invest in our youth by working in the community to create job and internship opportunities and later recognized the work done by Dr. Haynes with the Thr!ve Program during a press conference in April.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Robbie Tolan, Tim Brown, Bethel Johnson, Community Leaders, Sponsors and Partners will join Dr. Haynes for the press conference on Thursday, June 26 at 12:30pm. Media outlets will have an opportunity to hear how in 90 days, the Thr!ve program has collaborated with a community of business owners, corporations and volunteers to invest in the future of African American male youth.
“We believe employment, mentorship and professional development are giant steps to cure a multitude of ills,” said Pastor Haynes. “We are teaching young men to lead, to follow – and most importantly how to work and be mentored.”
WHEN & WHERE:
Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 12:30 PM (media invited to stay for lunch)
Friendship West Baptist Church (Narthex)
2020 W. Wheatland
Road. Dallas, Texas 75232
Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III | Senior Pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson | Author, Professor, & MSNBC Contributor Robbie Tolan | Former MLB Player, Survivor of Police Shooting & Atty Benjamin Crump’s Newest Client Tim Brown |Former NFL Player, Heisman Trophy Winner, & Author Bethel Johnson | 2X NFL SuperBowl Champion Community Leaders Partners
Sponsors
Thr!ve Intern and Leadership Program is designed to provide African American male students with employment opportunities to gain valuable professional experience in a variety of career fields. The program also includes college & corporate tours, mentorship, and leadership & development workshops. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III’s vision is to prepare these students to become future leaders of tomorrow. Log on to www.thriveintern.org for more details or call 972-228-5200.
