YBMaD was born out of our belief that education is the key to opportunity and to building back the inner-city community. The core values which serve to gui Inc.
Young Black Making a Difference! is a 501(c)3 non-profit youth empowerment and mentoring organization established to Encouraging Education to Empower a Generation of young people of color, as well as to celebrate accomplishments, encourage dialogue and analysis of the ways people of color are viewed in society and portrayed in the media. Young Black Making a Difference is dedicated to the empowerm
ent of people of color. We seek to build the self-esteem and self-worth of young men and women of color by changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons, and helping them to empower themselves. Through mentorship, education, sports and public service, young men and women are offered access to enrichment programs and opportunities that place special emphasis on personal development. By speaking to the next generation in their formative years about issues of self-worth, goals, aspirations, and how to deal with haters, the organization reinforces the message that greatness is inside each of them, and that there is a code to success. Young Black Making a Difference has boldly taken on the crisis of our drop-out rate, recidivism rate and low graduation numbers specifically among African American students. We understand the need for positive connections and understand the need for positive self-images and a strong sense of awareness. WE BELIEVE IF THEY CHANGE WHO AND WHAT THEY KNOW, THEY WILL CHANGE WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY DO.
05/17/2024
🚀 On this episode of thePURPOSELab, I have the honor of interviewing someone who transformed perceived failure into a powerful catalyst for success. Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of my namesake, my son DJ Arnold. From leaving behind a sport he liked (football) to fully embracing his true passion for business and networking, DJ's story is a testament to the power of resilience and following your heart. This special episode is all about learning from setbacks and making bold decisions to pursue what you love. Don't miss it! 🌟
04/11/2024
Success leaves clues. On the latest episode of The Purpose Lab, Dr. DF Arnold takes the mic to talk about choices, and the impact that choices have on the success people have in life. Check out AIMHIGHU on YouTube for the video version of this edition of TPL.
03/25/2024
03/13/2024
Welcome back to The Purpose Lab. You know the mission: interview the world's most successful failures.
On this episode, Arnold talks about growth & the importance of putting yourself in uncomfortable situations to get to the next level.
Getting out of your comfort zone will take you places you have never been.
"Nothing changes unless you change."
03/07/2024
02/29/2024
02/05/2023
No matter how you ended up there, being a single parent is a challenging responsibility.
Denise Minefee, more affectionately known as "Ma", sits down with me to discuss the trials and triumphs of raising a young man as a single parent.
We talk about the challenges we went through together and what parents can do to make sure they're raising resilient, compassionate leaders who can go into the world and make an impact.
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