Focusing on young men of color will benefit the nation
Reflecting on Obama's recent My Brother's Keeper initiative, Darelle Brown shares his experience in a class called Men of Color, at the College of Alameda. There, he and his peers have a mentor and the chance to hone social and academic tools to be in control of their futures. “I was surrounded by people I could relate to, who also ran into trouble in the past, but have their minds set on bettering themselves. The class is designed to build a strong support system for each other.” Read more on Youth Radio.