" Brothers! Its working. The discipline, the integrity, the respect, the leadership in training, and the value of loving yourself, and who you are. I am honored in have experiencing the core values of Black Men In Training, express through the youth, you have been trusted to shepherd in our community. 

For the past 2 weeks, i have been greeted daily by two of your very own, Kai & Jaden. Both with firm handshakes and warm smiles. This daily occurrence, provoked me to question who they are related too? Do they know me? Who do they represent? Who sent them? The direct eye contact, firm handshakes, and constant affirmation of have a great day…. I only asked one question to them both, on different days. Are you in BMIT or something?

The ray of light that came from both of these young men radiated throughout the entire campus at Oregon Episcopal School. They both said, on different days with out preparation, “Yes, I’m in Black Men In Training, with Brother Will & Brother Nolan”,  introduced themselves and asked me my name and concluded “Nice to meet you.” 

This is the leadership qualities that i am so proud to know how to identify and know where it comes from. Thank you for leaving your impact on the youth of our community and providing value in their characters, instilling leadership qualities in these young males, and giving them a pathway towards becoming Men.

Thank you for leaving your imprint in these young males, that are keeping their end of BMIT’s mission. "

Alex “Coach” Clay​
Community Member

BMIT

" Black Men in Training was more than just a program—it was a covering, a safe space, and a launching pad for my sons. As a mother, I want to give my boys every opportunity to grow into strong, respectful, and spiritually grounded men. This program poured into them in ways I couldn’t do alone. They didn’t just learn how to behave—they learned how to be. Be accountable. Be disciplined. Be respectful. Be present. They were surrounded by men who weren’t afraid to get on them, challenge them, and guide them with love and firmness. That made a deep impression on their hearts.

At home, I started seeing the shift. They were more intentional with their words. They were more respectful—not just to me, but to each other. They started saying, yes, ma'am, yes, sir, and i'm over here like, hmm, i'm mom, just say mom to me. But over all they started asking better questions about life, about purpose. And when they made mistakes, they began to take ownership instead of hiding. That’s growth I know only came from being around strong Black male mentors who walk the walk and tal the talk.

In today’s world, where our young Black boys are often misunderstood or misjudged, Black Men in Training gave my sons Mahari, Markus and Mark-Bryant and nephew Josiah the gift of identity. It reminded them that they are more than their environment. It taught them how to carry themselves with honor, how to lead with love, and how to stand firm in whats needed.

This program didn’t just help them—it helped me, too. It reminded me I’m not raising them alone.

BWIT

Black Women in Training was a true gift for my daughter—especially in a world that often tries to tell young Black girls who they are not, before they even discover who they are. This program gave my daughter a place to grow, heal, and shine. It surrounded her with strong, graceful, and wise Black women who spoke life into her, affirmed her beauty—inside and out—and helped her see that she is more than enough, just as she is. In a culture that often promotes confusion, competition, and comparison, she found clarity, confidence, and community. They didn’t just teach her how to act like a lady—they taught her how to walk in purpose, how to value herself, how to handle her emotions. She learned that her voice matters, her boundaries matter, and her calling matters.

At home, I noticed a shift. My daughter Missiah began to carry herself with more confidence and attitude. She became more thoughtful, more respectful, more open to conversations about her future and her worth. She started choosing her friends more wisely and became less influenced by what she saw on social media. In this environment—where girls are under so much pressure to grow up fast or fit in—Black Women in Training gave my daughter something powerful: the freedom to grow into the woman God created her to be, at her own pace, with her head held high.

That’s why I thank God for this program. It didn’t just help raise her up—it helped cover her while she is still learning to stand. "

 
BMIT Parent

" I am [censored]'s mother. I initially reached out to BMIT due to issues with involving the friends he was associating with and how it was affecting him. He was having many issues with fights and allowing those friends to coerce his decisions which ultimately landed him with some legal issues in juvenile court. 

Upon talking with Brother Will & Brother Nolan I was very impressed with their approach with at-risk youth like [censored].  [censored] started the program in October and I've seen so many positive changes in him. He seems more confident and no longer associates with the group of friends he was hanging around. He isn't getting into fights anymore and was recently given a positive report at his school for trying to step in between an altercation at school and instead encouraging the boys to walk away instead. He has a more positive outlook for his future and is helping more at home.

I am very happy that [censored] has had the BMIT program to help turnaround the pathway he was heading and am excited for him to continue and develop great skills and habits for the future.

Thank you "

 
BMIT Parent