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{{ | {{toplink|url=http://www.phila.gov/departments/mayors-office-of-black-male-engagement/mayors-commission-on-african-american-males/|name=phila.gov/departments/mayors-office-of-black-male-engagement/mayors-commission-on-african-american-males}}[[File:MayorsCommissionOnAfricanAmericanMales.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Members of the Mayor's Commission on African American Males.]] | ||
The '''Mayor’s Commission on African American Males''' (MCAAM) '''studies the diverse conditions of Black men in Philadelphia'''. Using its findings, the commission makes yearly reports and recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and others. The MCAAM aims to effect positive outcomes for Black men and boys. | |||
The commissioners come from a variety of professional backgrounds, including: | |||
*Government. | |||
*Business. | |||
*Educational institutions. | |||
*Health facilities. | |||
*Labor organizations. | |||
*Civic organizations. | |||
In 2016, a voter referendum made the MCAAM a permanent commission. The Mayor appoints its members. | |||
''Note:'' The above descriptive information came from the organization's Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/pg/MCAAMPhilly/about About] page. | |||
==Info== | |||
*[https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/at-meet-and-greet-new-leaders-for-philly-mayors-commission-on-african-american-males/article_f995950a-45fc-5c97-8985-c1f7a18d2311.html At meet and greet, new leaders for Philly Mayor's Commission on African American Males], Philadelphia Tribune, June 17, 2024. | |||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Amachi]] | |||
*[[Father's Day Rally Committee (FDRC)]] | |||
*[[Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME)]] | |||
*[[Men's groups]] | |||
[[Category:Does-Research]] | |||
[[Category:Is-Government_Agency]] | |||
[[Category:Issue-Incarceration]] | |||
[[Category:Issue-Unemployment]] | |||
[[Category:Serves-African_Americans]] | |||
[[Category:Serves-Boys]] | |||
[[Category:Serves-Men]] | |||
[[Category:Serves-African American Males]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:49, 19 June 2024
The Mayor’s Commission on African American Males (MCAAM) studies the diverse conditions of Black men in Philadelphia. Using its findings, the commission makes yearly reports and recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and others. The MCAAM aims to effect positive outcomes for Black men and boys.
The commissioners come from a variety of professional backgrounds, including:
- Government.
- Business.
- Educational institutions.
- Health facilities.
- Labor organizations.
- Civic organizations.
In 2016, a voter referendum made the MCAAM a permanent commission. The Mayor appoints its members.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's Facebook About page.
Info
- At meet and greet, new leaders for Philly Mayor's Commission on African American Males, Philadelphia Tribune, June 17, 2024.
See Also
- Amachi
- Father's Day Rally Committee (FDRC)
- Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME)
- Men's groups