Brotherhood Mentoring Program

created by Rev. David Seward

Curriculum Overview

The Brotherhood Mentoring Program consists of an
eight week, three stage curriculum that culminates
with a Rites of Passage ceremony where participants
"graduate" and are awarded the honor of
becoming "Nubian Warriors."

In Stage One, we deal with the youths' bad attitudes as they discuss the problems African-American teenagers face today.

In Stage Two, youths look inwardly at themselves and
take an active responsibility of their own destiny. As a group,
we try to peacefully problem-solve real life solutions and
conflicts the kids encounter every day. A visit to a jail serves
to show them the reality of being locked up as they get
details of life as an inmate.

The final stage addresses manhood and what it really
means to be a responsible African-American man. Youth
develop their own mission statement describing how they
wish to live their own life and how they will help
others and the community.

Taken from African culture, the Rites of Passage ceremony
and becoming a Nubian Warrior is an initiation,
a coming of age celebration. Youths will be asked
to state and affirm their mission statements.

Nubian Warriors continue to meet weekly to reflect and
re-affirm their individual mission statements. They participate
in team building activities and are encouraged to strive
for excellence in the academics.

Adult African-American male volunteers act as mentors to the Nubian Warriors and program participants. The group takes
field trips, participates in sports and spends time together.
A shortage of male volunteers has prohibited the ultimate
goal of one-on-one mentoring relationships.

To see the program outline, click here!

For further information, contact
Rev. David Seward at 815-985-7804
or david@brotherhoodmentoring.com