About
The Kalamazoo Black Male Alliance is a group who work to improve the quality of life for Black men and boys in the community. The KBMA was founded by a group of likeminded professionals who wanted to create a safe space for Black men to share their experiences and discuss solutions to the challenges they face. The KBMA holds regular meetings and hosts special events throughout the year to promote education, entrepreneurship, and positive social interaction. This group also advocates for policy reform that will benefit Black males of all ages.
The Kalamazoo Black Male Alliance is committed to providing support and opportunities for Black males of all ages, so that they can reach their full potential.
OUR MISSION
To ensure that all Black males of Kalamazoo County have access to a well-coordinated system that enhances their capacity to heal relationships that advance solutions to community, personal and professional challenges.
OUR VISION
We envision a thriving network of multi-generational Black males committed to the investment of themselves, each other, and their community.
Our Values
Consistency
To ensure that all Black males of Kalamazoo County have access to a well-coordinated system that enhances their capacity to heal relationships that advance solutions to community, personal and professional challenges.
Authenticity
We are Black males that conduct themselves with honesty and transparency.
Collective Impact
To achieve maximum community impact, we collectively build and leverage programs and initiatives that support our individual contributions.
Heritage
We advocate for Black male connectivity to their community based on African ancestry.
Brotherhood
We consistently work for the innate greatness of ourselves as Black male for the development of our community.
Meet the Team
Michael Harrison
Executive Director
Dr. John Oliver
Board President
Montrell Baker
Board
Member
Laird Walker
Board
Member
Ezra Bell
Executive Committee Chair
OUR SUPPORTERS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
We’re incredibly grateful to the generous supporters who make our work possible. Interested in partnering with Kalamazoo Black Male Alliance? Get in touch.
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