MOBB United Committees
M.O.B.B. United's Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the day-to-day operations. Committee members are volunteers who partner with the ED to ensure the work is done. If you are a MOBB and you are interested in volunteering with one of our committees, please take a moment to visit our Volunteer Page.
Policy & Advocacy
Monitor, review, and suggest public policies and develop policy implementation plans for M.O.B.B. United through policy mechanisms such as bills, laws, and regulations in order to prevent and prosecute the use of excessive force and unjustified deadly force against Black men and boys. The Policy & Advocacy committee is also responsible for monitoring incidents involving Black men and boys and initiating an organizational response. [email protected]
Content & Communications
Set and guide the strategy for all communications, website content, public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate M.O.B.B. United's mission. This includes op-ed Creation, anti-defamation/media monitoring, social media, media relations, communications strategy and creative services & content development. [email protected]
Educational Advocacy
Educational Advocacy assists moms and sons by providing informative resources and referrals, connecting with community organizations, and forming partnerships with schools and other organizations to support the growth, development, and success of Black boys and men. This includes assisting families with issues related to I.D.E.A. and the fair treatment of exceptional students. [email protected]
Health & Wellness
Assist the M.O.B.B. United community in dealing with the trauma associated with the repeated unjustified killings and negative media images of Black males. Primarily addressing anxiety, fear, sadness and PTSD. M.O.B.B. United Health & Wellness aims to be inclusive and accessible to all MOBBs [email protected]
Technology
Organizational tech assistance, which includes building, maintaining, managing the M.O.B.B. United infrastructure to support organization activities. The Tech committee troubleshoots and provides direct assistance to M.O.B.B. United leaders, assists in securing proprietary information, and email assignment and security. [email protected]
Strategic Partnerships
In direct partnership with the Executive Director, this committee helps to identify, cultivate, and manage the strategic partnerships of both Moms of Black Boys United & Moms of Black Boys for Social Change. [email protected]
Chapter Development
Serving as a resource to local Chapter Leaders, Chapter Development coordinates with members from various states and regions to provide a vehicle to protect and support Black boys and men through influencing local policies and regulations, demonstrating collective political and economic power, changing perceptions, partnering strategically with local/state organizations, and promoting self-care in our respective communities. [email protected]
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