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Brothers About Change

Promoting the development of Self Esteem and Discipline in Our Youth

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BAC’s vision is to promote the development of self-esteem, self-discipline, strong character, sportsmanship and scholarship among children/youth in the community. Its mission is to promote the well-being of American children and ensure them a promising future by grouping strengths, mobilizing the assets of natural support systems and coordinating community organizations. Our governing body has assembled a quality team with the necessary skill-sets to deliver an array of programs aimed at improving the lives youth from disadvantaged communities.

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Our Programs
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OUR CORE PROGRAMS

We deliver critical services to our community

  • Mentoring
  • Violence Prevention
  • Workforce Development (Clean Energy jobs, Climate Works, Energy Transition Navigators)
  • Climate Resilience Initiatives
  • Justice 40: Community and Corridor Program Grants and Initiatives
Meet Our

Executive Leadership

Seasoned veterans who have specialized in delivering high-impact programs to our community's youth for over 30 years.

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Byron Harris

Executive Director

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Terris Harris

Chairman of the Board

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Jason Harris

Membership Coordinator

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The Brothers About Change Way

We are
Fathers, Husbands, Leaders

BAC believes that the positive benefits of returning a male presence to our communities include:

  • Minimizing crime
  • Preventing health issues
  • Encouraging better family relationships
  • Producing respect and good manners
  • Fostering creative thinking

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Check Out Our Successful

Programs in Action

We are different from other organizations because we are committed to being a one-stop shop for services needed in the community. We are men who have taken a stand as responsible leaders of the community driven to solve its challenges.

Crime Prevention
We're revolutionizing the way we stop crime in our communities
  • Crime Prevention
BAC impacts Crime Prevention by educating our youth through helpful tools to make smart decisions and life choices. Those tools include building a relationship with the local police department, providing grants to support safety programs, applying crime prevention techniques, and encouraging good citizenship.
  • LocationWhitehaven neighborhood Memphis, TN
  • Date09/05/21
  • CategoriesCrime, Prevention
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Health Intervention
We believe good health is the key to a quality life
BAC offers programs for Physical Activity and Health Education. The purpose of Health Intervention is to encourage, educate, motivate, and reshape the daily health choices for our youth.
  • LocationWhitehaven neighborhood Memphis, TN
  • Date09/05/21
  • CategoriesHealth, Intervention
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Credit Literacy
Credit and financial literacy are critical to our community's health
BAC aim is to educate our youth on the importance of financial literacy. We achieve this by providing programs and classes that greatly impact credit scores and the ability to generate wealth not only for the individual but the community.
  • LocationWhitehaven neighborhood Memphis, TN
  • Date09/05/21
  • CategoriesCredit, Literacy
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Trade School
Mastering skills to create income is key to building a strong, sustainable community
BAC focuses on educating our youth about trade opportunities, entrepreneurship, and ownership. We encourage our youth to master a skill to support themselves and their families. These skills include but are not limited to landscaping, carpentry, plumbing, barbering, painting, etc.
  • LocationWhitehaven neighborhood Memphis, TN
  • Date09/05/21
  • CategoriesTrade, School
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Athletic Involvement
Sports and athletics participation transforms lives in the short and long term
BAC understands the impact of athletics and how sports transform lives by turning athletic ability into life opportunities. BAC provides opportunities for our youth to participate on numerous athletic teams including dance, football, cheerleading, basketball, rugby, track, etc. in a fun, safe, and communal environment.
  • LocationWhitehaven neighborhood Memphis, TN
  • Date09/05/21
  • CategoriesYouth, Sports
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Entrepreneurship
Business ownership is a proven path to self-sufficiency for both individuals and communities
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  • LocationWhitehaven neighborhood Memphis, TN
  • Date09/05/22
  • CategoriesBusiness, Youth
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STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields are the pathway to success in the future of an advanced society.
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  • LocationWhitehaven neighborhood Memphis, TN
  • Date09/05/22
  • CategoriesEducation, Technology
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Minimizing Youth Violence
The earlier we can intervene in the cycle of violence among our youth the sooner we can make positive change.
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  • LocationWhitehaven neighborhood Memphis, TN
  • Date09/05/22
  • CategoriesYouth, Violence Prevention
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Encouraging Youth Sports
Sports and athletics participation transforms lives in the short and long term
BAC understands the impact of athletics and how sports transform lives by turning athletic ability into life opportunities. BAC provides opportunities for our youth to participate on numerous athletic teams including dance, football, cheerleading, basketball, rugby, track, etc. in a fun, safe, and communal environment.
  • LocationWhitehaven neighborhood Memphis, TN
  • Date09/05/21
  • CategoriesYouth, Sports
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October 2023

BAC News

Brothers About Change has a series of exciting events planned for 2024! Kicking off during the Memphis in May celebration in Memphis, TN, these activities will culminate with a business school for community youth set to launch in Summer 2024.

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Brothers About Change
4222 Millbranch Rd.
Memphis, TN 38116

Telephone: 888.398.7780

Email: info@brothersaboutchange.org

Mon-Sat: 9am to 5pm