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So pleased to see the exceptional media coverage and support of the Raheem Sterling Foundation over the weekend highlighting our work with the #UniversityofManchester and #KingsCollegeLondon. The continuation of our fully-funded London and Manchester scholarship program is now in its second year. The initiative is designed to level the playing field by offering equal access to higher education, in direct response to the underrepresentation of black students from London and Greater Manchester areas who constitute just 8.5% of first-year undergraduate entrants in the UK. We are committed to alleviating financial strain, enabling young persons from under-represented backgrounds to truly maximise their talent in a chosen field. Our full-time mentorship programme also guarantees a vital support system across the 3-year terms. Guided by our #PowerOf7 strategy, we aim to inspire and support young people through education, employment, enterprise, community, creativity, leadership and social mobility Why This Initiative Matters #SocialMobility: We believe that every young person, regardless of their background, should have the chance to improve their opportunities, careers, and quality of life. Our initiatives are designed to remove obstacles and create pathways for success. #Community: From our collaboration with local schools to our international projects, we are dedicated to building safer, supportive communities. For example, our Community Kitchen at Ark Elvin Academy in Brent has brought families together, providing meals and fostering a spirit of togetherness. #Creativity: The ‘Making of Me’ project, in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, has given young people the chance to explore their creativity and develop skills for future careers in the arts. #Leadership: Through initiatives like #BrentGoesGlobal, we are equipping the next generation with leadership skills and global perspectives, preparing them to become the leaders of tomorrow. #TheBoyFromBrent #SocialMobility #YouthEmpowerment #Education #Community #Creativity #Leadership #Enterprise #PowerOf7 For more details on our projects and impact, please visit https://lnkd.in/eT_eYSNz or contact me here chris@raheemsterlingfoundation.org

The Legatus of Raleigh chapter welcomes author and activist Kenny Xu as their guest speaker for the April chapter meeting. Mr. Xu's first book, "An Inconvenient Minority," exposed the harms of race-based admissions programs on a critical minority, Asian-Americans, who often face college admissions departments that prioritize other minorities rather than merit. Mr. Xu's second book, "School of Woke," explored the ill effects of Critical Race Theory in the public education system. Mr. Xu also successfully joined a lawsuit before the Supreme Court that overturned race-based practices in college admissions. Mr. Xu's two books coupled with his advocacy through the non-profit Color Us United have impacted the cultural and educational landscape of America by helping people understand the importance of building a truly colorblind, merit-based society where people are treated as individuals. If you would like to learn more about how to join Legatus of Raleigh, please contact Chapter Administrator Mary Miskimon. #Catholic #CEO #Leader #Leadership #Raleigh

There is no question about it, mentorship and education are key to helping unlock opportunities and potential. This is true across the board, but wow is it transformative when trying to address inequity. Proud to see the brilliant minds of my former KIPP colleagues leading this conversation. #mentoringmatters

So pleased to see the exceptional media coverage and support of the Raheem Sterling Foundation over the weekend highlighting our work with the #UniversityofManchester and #KingsCollegeLondon. The continuation of our fully-funded London and Manchester scholarship program is now in its second year. The initiative is designed to level the playing field by offering equal access to higher education, in direct response to the underrepresentation of black students from London and Greater Manchester areas who constitute just 8.5% of first-year undergraduate entrants in the UK. We are committed to alleviating financial strain, enabling young persons from under-represented backgrounds to truly maximise their talent in a chosen field. Our full-time mentorship programme also guarantees a vital support system across the 3-year terms. Guided by our #PowerOf7 strategy, we aim to inspire and support young people through education, employment, enterprise, community, creativity, leadership and social mobility Why This Initiative Matters #SocialMobility: We believe that every young person, regardless of their background, should have the chance to improve their opportunities, careers, and quality of life. Our initiatives are designed to remove obstacles and create pathways for success. #Community: From our collaboration with local schools to our international projects, we are dedicated to building safer, supportive communities. For example, our Community Kitchen at Ark Elvin Academy in Brent has brought families together, providing meals and fostering a spirit of togetherness. #Creativity: The ‘Making of Me’ project, in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery, has given young people the chance to explore their creativity and develop skills for future careers in the arts. #Leadership: Through initiatives like #BrentGoesGlobal, we are equipping the next generation with leadership skills and global perspectives, preparing them to become the leaders of tomorrow. #TheBoyFromBrent #SocialMobility #YouthEmpowerment #Education #Community #Creativity #Leadership #Enterprise #PowerOf7 For more details on our projects and impact, please visit https://lnkd.in/eT_eYSNz or contact me here chris@raheemsterlingfoundation.org

Here's a recent story I did on one our GAP School alumni!

What can the faith community learn from the sports community? And vice versa? (Comments welcome!) The #NFL playoffs have me thinking about about how #sports can feel like a substitute for modern day religious affiliation. Ritual, belief, redemption and, of course, celebration. But what about deeper, more intentional connections? What about the influence of athletes expressing their faith? What about faith and fashion in sports? Faith and #philanthropy? I’m curious how athletics and faith intertwine - the business, the passion, and ultimately the impact. Who else is thinking about this? How does it show up in religious movements? In college and sports? It feels like this could be a sub-community over in the Forbes Faith + Business community. https://lnkd.in/eMadN_ZY Can’t wait to hear your perspectives (and student comments too!) #faith #religiousorganizations #athletemanagement #collegeathletics #faithandwork #nonprofitmanagement #churchleadership #sports #education #nil

More details on the Mandela Washington Fellowship and the reciprocal program I'll be participating in! We're "accelerating world changing ideas, from Iowa" and making an impact. https://lnkd.in/gs6-vfD9

Grateful to United Way of Delaware, Michelle A. Taylor, Ed.D., and Ken Livingston for exposing our Young Men United (YMU) participants to college life and helping them unlock their potential. Thank you for your dedication and support! 🙏🏾S/o to the partners/ universities that make things happen Big Brother Big Sisters of Delaware, Goldey-Beacom College and Morgan State University #Education 🧑🏾Our boys are not broken-- the systems are. 🛠 United Way National Young Men United (YMU) Initiative proposes to support local United Ways and young men of color in the United States over the next several years to increase their post-secondary attainment and workforce preparedness. Our shared objectives are to bolster the school to work pipeline in the United States by ensuring that young men of color who participate in this initiative realize their full leadership potential - as successful college graduates who are prepared to enter the workforce, and to be engaged in their communities. It is also to engage partners and donors to support the work of United Way related to closing critical gaps in education, the workforce, and addressing other inequities.  📺: https://lnkd.in/eXf8VnUG

Wow! what a year it has been at Chapter One UK! Our online reading volunteers have read weekly with nearly 3,000 children across the UK. We are now registering teams of volunteers for the new school year in September, so do get in touch if you think your company could help. #volunteering #employeevolunteering #socialvalue #socialimpact #esg #csr #corporatepartnerships #responsiblebusiness #literacy #itallstartswithliteracy #employeewellbeing #employeeengagement