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The “Men II Boys Film and Lecture Tour” is a series of community discussions on Black Male Development encouraging dialogue, strategies and solutions relating to the challenges of boys and young men of color. The event consists of a screening of “Men II Boys”, discussion, readings and book signings.
LaMarr Darnell Shields wrote ‘101 Things Every Boy/Young Man of Color Should Know’ to address the issues, problems and concerns of boys and young men of color seek advice on. This page turning Resource will inspire every boy of color to do their best.
“Men II Boys” is 42 minute documentary featuring Congressman Elijah E. Cummings; NFL Player Daniel Wilcox (Baltimore Ravens); Freeman A. Hrabowski III, President of University of Maryland Baltimore County; and TV Personality & Activist Jeff Johnson (BET) capturing men from all walks of life, delivering words of wisdom or jewels, as a resource for boys and young men of color as they ascend to manhood.
While “101 Things Every Boy/Young Man of Color Should Know” provides the page turning resource needed today, “Men II Boys” concurrently brings these pages to life to communicate critical information on film.

