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Future Black Men of America, Inc. Mission
“Future Black Men of America, Inc. (FBMA) is an organization designed to improve the quality of life for African American males.  We hope to improve their chances of success by encouraging them towards success in education, emphasizing the importance of morals, values, ethics, and spirituality, and by empowering them to become socially and economically responsible for our society.”
MEET ANTOINE L. MEDLEY - Executive Director/Founder
What is the state of young black boys/men in  America ?  What can be done to help change their current state into a positive one?  Well the first thing I think we as African American Men should do is ask ourselves, “Are the young boys in our communities being prepared to become the Future Black Men of America?”  If you answered no then you probably see gaps that are not being filled to help our young black boys/men develop into the Future Black Men of America.  My name is Antoine Medley and I am the founder of Future Black Men of America, Inc.  This organization was founded to help young black boys/men realize their potentials.  Young men without dreams and ambitions can be detrimental to themselves and to our society as a whole.  We must expose these young brothers to positive things and let them see first hand that they can succeed in this world but they must first be able to dream it. The young boys/men today need role models that can relate to their situations and they must have positive Black Men in their lives that will set positive examples.  I was raised in Halifax , VA and I was blessed to have my father and mother in my home.  My dad set a good example for me and he inspired me to do positive things.  My dad is no college-educated man but he still used what he had from his life’s experiences to teach me that there was more out there for my 3 brothers and I besides quick dirty money.  He taught us that a good education is a very powerful weapon that would help us in our everyday fight as Black Men.  I truly thank him for that and I know my brothers do also.  I went on to graduate from Halifax County Sr. High School (’89) and went further to graduate from Virginia Tech (’94) with a BA in Economics. Two of my brothers served in the United States Navy and my youngest brother is in his last  year at Virginia State University.  At times I sit and think about how we managed to get to where we are today and each time I come back to the positive influence my dad had on us.  My organization Future Black Men of America, Inc. (FBMA) was created to give back that positive influence to young black boys/men (ages 10-17 years old) that need it.  FBMA wants to expose young boys/men to positive Black Men that are acting productively in society.  We will stress education to the young men, but our main goal is to help the young boys/men learn that they can be honest and productive in society.  Society seems to have a fear of young black boys/men because of negative stereotypes and we need to change that fear.  We want to teach the brothers not to fall into the stereotypical traps that are out there.  I know that with your help FBMA can become the vehicle that many young brothers use to drive down that positive and productive road of life.  In closing, I implore all of you positive Black Men to get involved in our cause and let’s help these young brothers become our Future Black Men of America.  It's up to us as Black Men to make a difference.  "The most noble thing one can do is act in the best interest of ones community."  Black men, let's stand up and do the noble thing and give back to our young men.  God Bless you.
 
Antoine L. Medley
Executive Director/Founder
9660 Falls of Neuse Rd. Ste.138-336, Raleigh NC 27615   919-210-35161
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