Our Programs

50 strong breakfasts

The 50 Strong Breakfast is our opportunity for monthly intergenerational fellowship. Here Black and Brown men of all ages can come together to break bread, network, share ideas and resources, and community build. Though the perspective and voice of Black and Brown men are centered, our breakfasts are open to anyone in the community that wants to attend.

schedule

Second Saturday of Every Month - 10 AM to 11:30 AM

Location

Locations rotate monthly; check events page or social media pages

Peace HUB Community Resource Center - 1515 S Harris Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

Peace Neighborhood Center- 1111 N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Boys Circles

Our Boys Circles program aims to increase the number of young Black and Brown men in Ypsilanti Community Schools and Ann Arbor Public Schools successfully persisting through middle school (grades 6–8) and matriculating to attend and thrive in a high school environment. Our areas of focus are academics, social/life skills, community service, self-development, leadership, college & career readiness, and high school transition. Boys Circles are currently available for Scarlett Middle School, Clague Middle School, Forsythe Middle School, and Pioneer High School. Please reach out to WMBK staff or school counselors for information on joining our circles.

Schedule

Schedules will differ based on School

Upcoming WMBK Events

Restorative Practice Circles

The newest of the WMBK programming are the Restorative Practice Circles, conversation-based group sessions that facilitate discussion and promote well-being among young men of all backgrounds.

The program will officially launch with its first meeting on August 3rd and will meet every Monday at Peace Hub Community Resource Center until September 14th. Sessions will be led by licensed therapists, social workers, trained facilitators, and community mentors, with each session focusing on either mental health and wellness, self-esteem, identity, workforce development, or healthy relationships. Programming is open to all young men ages 14-25.

Schedule

Mondays August 3rd - September 14th

Location

Peace HUB Community Resource Center - 1515 S Harris Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

clr academy

CLR Academy is a free youth sports academy that provides consistent mentorship, coaching and guidance for kids K-8 with ongoing summer programming directly in the neighborhoods of the most underserved Black and Brown youth.

CLR (Community, Leadership, Revolution) uses restorative justice circle work, conflict resolution and mindfulness techniques such as yoga, journaling and meditation, while providing sports sampling, nutrition education and exposure to new activities all summer long. CLR Academy not only provides free sports equipment and snacks, but also free books along with author meet and greets and readings from community members. From breakdancing with their friends and parents to viewing artifacts from the Black Mobile History Museum, CLR Academy students are introduced to holistic healthy lifestyles and empowered with new opportunities.

formula 734

Formula 734 engages local high school age (and older) Black and Brown men to encourage them to be thoughtful music artists and reflexive community leaders. We wanted to document their ideas and performances in a music album and capture the process in an accompanying documentary. Once per week we meet to provide a space for the men to talk, fellowship, and create music.

formula 734 DJ Force + Talent Hub

The Formula 734 DJ Force + Talent Hub takes the members of Formula 734 who are ready to promote and perform their music and brings them together with other local artists and musicians for a tour across Washtenaw County and Metro Detroit. DJs, rappers, and singers alike are provided the opportunity to perform at different venues on an organized tour, allowing for them to grow their client base and expand their network of fellow DJs and artists sharing similar aspirations and interests. Past tours include the 2025 Rising Creatives Tour, & the group is currently on their Summer 2026 Tour, making more than 20 stops throughout southeastern Michigan.