Our mission is to provide youth with programs where they can feel safe to learn and grow into leaders of tomorrow, and most importantly to simply exist. YBMKQ looks forward to providing safe spaces for youth to learn creatively, heal entirely, and explore courageously.
Our
MISSION
Our
VISION
YBMKQ will inspire youth to embrace their true excellence while unleashing their inner potential. YBMKQ seeks to provide emotional security which is critical given Black youth face constant discouragement and scrutiny.
MEET
OUR FOUNDER
KING
“All things are possible with the scripture Philippians 4:13 at hand. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”
A Penn Hills Senior High School graduate and now a Clark Atlanta University Senior Business Administration major with a Dual-Concentration in Marketing & Management and a minor in Political Science created an organization to reach out to young African American men in the city of Pittsburgh that believed in being active in their communities.
Kahlil Darden
The Definition Of
A young black motivated king & queen
A young person who is driven to achieve their goals and positively impact the world.
They are confident in their abilities and are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in.
They are also proud to be black and celebrate the culture by using their platforms to empower others.
They are role models for their peers and younger generations.
They show that it is possible to achieve great things, regardless of your race or background.
They are a source of inspiration for those struggling to overcome adversity.
YBMKQ
In Action
OUR PROGRAMS
OUR SUPPORTERS
