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May 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Limited health literacy is associated with misunderstandings about cancer susceptibility and benefits of early detection and low adherence to cancer screening.
Commentary/Issue Brief/Report/Story
The latest news and resources about Forward Promise, including updates from Program Officer Maisha Simmons.
Feature
A new $9.5 million initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation focused on promoting opportunities for the health and success of middle school- and high school-aged boys and young men of color.
Grant/National Program
Learn about the challenge and unique position of boys and young men of color, and Forward Promise's strategy for the field.
Grant/Staff and Leadership/National Program
Learn about the professional working in the young men of color field who comprise Forward Promise's Advisory Committee
April 16, 2013 | Feature
Foundation Leaders Pledge Action on Issues Facing Boys and Young Men of Color
February 28, 2013 | Story/Issue Brief
A new policy brief provides an overview of findings from a scan conducted by RWJF and CLASP to surface the most pressing issues facing boys and young men of color in the areas of education, health, and employment.
February 1, 2013 | Issue Brief
Policies and practices that support young men of color in their teen years can help put them on the path to lead healthy and productive lives. Young men of color face more obstacles in education, employment, and health than their white peers.
October 24, 2012 | Story
Maisha reflects on the unprecedented response to the 2012 Forward Promise Call for Proposals, one that illustrates momentum across communities to improve the health, education, and employment outcomes of young men of color.
October 3, 2012 | Story
Momentum continues to build among funders, policy leaders, advocates, and others dedicated to strengthening opportunities for young men of color.