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Category: Youth Activities

Black Tie Guys “Man Camp” fighting youth crime with values

June 5, 2025June 11, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Youth Activities

The Alfred Blakes Cultural Arts Center is echoing with energy this week as boys aged 9 to 14 participate in the 2025 “Man Camp,” a four-day youth development experience hosted by the Black Tie Guys mentoring program. Running June 2–5…

Alfred Blakes Cultural Arts Center, Black Tie Guys, discipline, fighting youth crime, Man Camp, mentorship program

Fashion dreams come true: Model 10/18 Academy students experience the Magic of New York City

June 5, 2025June 11, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Youth Activities

Four talented young women from the Model 10/18 Fashion and Beauty Academy of Monroe, Louisiana, recently embarked on an unforgettable journey to New York City as part of the company’s annual destination trip. Madison Bailey, daughter of Tyechia Bailey; Johniah…

Fashion and Beauty Academy, Model 10/18, New York City

Black Tie Guys place flags on graves of military dead

May 29, 2025June 11, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Youth Activities

While many enjoyed the comfort of a long weekend, members of the Black Tie Guys spent Memorial Day in solemn reflection—learning, serving, and honoring those who paid the ultimate price for America’s freedoms. The youth mentoring group, sponsored by Tab-N-Action,…

Black Tie Guys, honor fallen heroes, Memorial Day, Richwood Memorial Gardens

Joyful Voices at Newlight

May 22, 2025June 11, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Youth Activities

The Joyful Voices of Minnie Ruffin Elementary School lifted their hearts in song as special guests at Newlight Baptist Church on Sunday, May 18. Known for their joy and spirit, the choir features the finest young vocalists from Minnie Ruffin,…

Joyful Voices, Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

Kid’s Korner with Julius Brown

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 Free PressKids Korner

By Julius Brown 6th Grade Black Tie Guys Hey there, readers! Julius Brown here. This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be a kid these days. You know, the joys, the struggles, the video games…

Julius Brown

Kid’s Korner with Julius Brown

August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 Free PressKids Korner

By Julius Brown Black Tie Guys Member 6th Grade Hey everyone, I will write about those pesky diagnostic tests, fitting in, and shorts. The Pros and Cons of School Diagnostic tests PRO’S The diagnostic test is a test taken at…

Julius Brown

Kids Korner by Julius Brown

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024 Free PressKids Korner

By Julius Brown Riser Elementary School Hey there, young readers! Welcome to this week’s Kids Korner. We’ve got some exciting topics to cover, so let’s dive right in! Changing Classes: A New Adventure Many elementary students are starting to change…

Julius Brown

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