CBM Mourns The Loss Of One Of Its Co-founders Last modified 2009-12-7 6:00 PM
Charles Patton, co-founder of Concerned Black Men, died on December 2 due to illness in Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Patton is one of 5 founding members of Concerned Black Men, a national youth development organization that began in Philadelphia, PA in 1975. Charles Patton recently served as the Executive Director of Concerned Black Men of Philadelphia until his passing.
"We are all saddened by the lost of our founder and leader Charlie Patton. Without his God given insight, commitment to social change, and dedication to his community, Concerned Black Men would not exist today" states Byron Browder, CBM National Chair. "Charlie's long time dedication to Concerned Black Men and its goal of helping African American youths is the type of life commitment that men and women of goodwill should emulate. His efforts to improve the lives of disadvantaged children will not be forgotten," notes George L. Garrow, Jr., Executive Director of CBM National.In 1975, founding members Charles Harris, Louis Abrams, Harvey Crudup and Stephen Lyles joined Charles Patton to start Concerned Black Men. These men pooled their own resources to provide enrichment opportunities to Black children and youths who had few acceptable social outlets. Today, the remaining founders continue to be involved with the Organization and pay their respects to a fallen warrior who was so important to the CBM family.
CBM receives a contribution from Kraft Cares
Last modified 2008-12-27 6:00 PM
On November 20, 2008 Ms. Sherry Barsamian , Plant Manager, Kraft North America, presented CBM with a $6,000 check from Kraft Cares to support CBM programs. Kraft has been a major supporter of CBM over the years and we thank them for there continues support.
The next U.S. Attorney General is a Concerned Black Man....... Last modified 2008-12-27 4:00 PM
Eric Holder, President elect Obama's choice for Attorney General, joined Concerned Black Men, Inc. beginning his lifelong commitment for mentoring youth. In 1989, Holder met his wife to be, Sharon Malone, at a fundraiser for Concerned Black Men and the Coalition of 100 Black Women.
Newsweek Magazine cites Concerned Black Men's efforts to combat negative stereo-type imagery of African American youth
Last modified 2008-10-11 03:10 PM
Concerned Black Men, as part of its national mentoring initiatives and youth development work is presently engaged in efforts to address negative stereo-type of African American youth in our communities.