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Black Entrepreneurs of The Flint Hills

LXCL:Select 1 ticket for each boy or young man attending Rise Above. For example, if you’re registering two participants, select 2 tickets and complete the information for each person.Parents and caregivers visiting resource tables or staying for the opening welcome do not need a ticket.

Participant Registration — Ages 9–21

RISE ABOVE ⬆️ Define Yourself. Build Your Future.A FREE mentorship and leadership experience for boys and young men ages 9&ndash;21! Through honest conversations, interactive workshops, and connections with mentors, participants will build confidence, explore their strengths, and discover possibilities for their future.📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 11 AM&ndash;2 PM 📍 Douglass Activity Center | 925 Yuma Street, Manhattan, KS 🍽️ Lunch includedParents &amp; caregivers: Come inside at drop-off! From 11&ndash;11:30 AM, visit resource tables, meet the mentors, and join the welcome. Afterward, your child can stay for the program. Pickup is at 2 PM. What to expect:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">11 AM: Check-in, resource tables &amp; welcome</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">11:30 AM: Lunch &amp; mentor connections</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Noon: Movement &amp; age-based workshops</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1:10 PM: Ask the mentors</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1:35 PM: Closing reflections &amp; next steps</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2 PM: Pickup</li></ul>Meet the Men Behind Rise AboveYour son will connect with men whose experiences span mental health, education, entrepreneurship, architecture, military service, and professional sports. They&rsquo;re coming together to share their stories, answer questions, and help young people see what&rsquo;s possible for their future. ⚡ Brewel Currie &mdash; Minister and founder of Street Prophets, bringing a perspective on purpose, service, and community leadership.⚡ Tyrone Burks &mdash; CEO and Program Director of Loving Arms Childcare &amp; Preschool, bringing experience in entrepreneurship, education, and supporting young people.⚡ Dr. ElDante Winston &mdash; Assistant Professor of Architecture and licensed architect, showing how creativity and education can open doors to meaningful careers.⚡ Dr. Chaz Mailey &mdash; Co-owner of Manhattan Mental Health Services, bringing a mental health perspective to conversations about emotions, resilience, and well-being.⚡ Brandon Clark &mdash; Higher education professional working in student belonging and multicultural student programs, bringing insight into navigating school, finding community, and preparing for college.⚡ DeShawn Fogle &mdash; Former NFL linebacker, retired Air Force service member, counselor, and football coach, bringing experience in teamwork, discipline, overcoming challenges, and navigating life&rsquo;s transitions.⚡ Jermain Glasper &mdash; Co-founder of Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills (BEFH) and co-owner of SEG Media Collective, bringing firsthand experience in entrepreneurship, community leadership, and turning ideas into action. Through age-based workshops and mentor conversations, participants will have space to ask questions, explore their strengths, and identify a practical next step toward their goals. Register today to reserve your spot! Hosted by <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.blackflinthills.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills</a> with support from Kansas Health Foundation.

RISE ABOVE ⬆️ Define Yourself. Build Your Future.A FREE mentorship and leadership experience for boys and young men ages 9–21! Through honest conversations, interactive workshops, and connections with mentors, participants will build confidence, explore their strengths, and discover possibilities for their future.📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 11 AM–2 PM 📍 Douglass Activity Center | 925 Yuma Street, Manhattan, KS 🍽️ Lunch includedParents &amp; caregivers: Come inside at drop-off! From 11–11:30 AM, visit resource tables, meet the mentors, and join the welcome. Afterward, your child can stay for the program. Pickup is at 2 PM. What to expect:<ul><li>11 AM: Check-in, resource tables &amp; welcome</li><li>11:30 AM: Lunch &amp; mentor connections</li><li>Noon: Movement &amp; age-based workshops</li><li>1:10 PM: Ask the mentors</li><li>1:35 PM: Closing reflections &amp; next steps</li><li>2 PM: Pickup</li></ul>Meet the Men Behind Rise AboveYour son will connect with men whose experiences span mental health, education, entrepreneurship, architecture, military service, and professional sports. They’re coming together to share their stories, answer questions, and help young people see what’s possible for their future. ⚡ Brewel Currie — Minister and founder of Street Prophets, bringing a perspective on purpose, service, and community leadership.⚡ Tyrone Burks — CEO and Program Director of Loving Arms Childcare &amp; Preschool, bringing experience in entrepreneurship, education, and supporting young people.⚡ Dr. ElDante Winston — Assistant Professor of Architecture and licensed architect, showing how creativity and education can open doors to meaningful careers.⚡ Dr. Chaz Mailey — Co-owner of Manhattan Mental Health Services, bringing a mental health perspective to conversations about emotions, resilience, and well-being.⚡ Brandon Clark — Higher education professional working in student belonging and multicultural student programs, bringing insight into navigating school, finding community, and preparing for college.⚡ DeShawn Fogle — Former NFL linebacker, retired Air Force service member, counselor, and football coach, bringing experience in teamwork, discipline, overcoming challenges, and navigating life’s transitions.⚡ Jermain Glasper — Co-founder of Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills (BEFH) and co-owner of SEG Media Collective, bringing firsthand experience in entrepreneurship, community leadership, and turning ideas into action. Through age-based workshops and mentor conversations, participants will have space to ask questions, explore their strengths, and identify a practical next step toward their goals. Register today to reserve your spot! Hosted by <a href="https://www.blackflinthills.com" target="_blank">Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills</a> with support from Kansas Health Foundation.

Black Entrepreneurs of The Flint Hills

"Rise Above" Empowerment & Leadership Workshops for Young Men Age 9-21

925 Yuma St

Participant Registration — Ages 9–21

Free

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