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Become a Black Star Mentor

The Black Star Project is now offering a mentoring program for young men ages 13 to 18. The program will be one year in length, and will operate during evenings and weekends. The goals of this Chicago-based program are:

To foster a positive connection between young men and their male mentors, a connection that supports the development of the values, knowledge, skills, and maturity needed for transition into full, responsible manhood.
To provide young males with exposure to life-affirming possibilities available to them, along with coaching on how to examine these possibilities, determine personal goals based on these possibilities, and to develop the personal strategies necessary to achieve their goals.
To have fun and develop positive, lasting relationships.

National Parents Day

Give your child a gift that will keep on giving for the rest of their lives -- a visit to their school and an observation of your child in class. All Black parents should be at their children's school on Friday, May 7th, 2010, National Parent's Day. Black Parents Day

Attend an Event

Call 773.285.9600 for more information or to RSVP for any of these Chicago-area events. We also list many of our events on our blog at: www.blackstarjournal.org

Become a Motivator

Dear Potential Classroom Mentor,

Many people talk about wanting to mentor youth and giving back to their community, but few organizations make it as easy to do so as The Black Star Project in Chicago. If you have only two hours a year, you can make a difference in the lives of children through the Black Star Project's Student Motivation Program.

Become a Member

We need your support! The Black Star Project is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, and your donation is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. You can donate online with a credit card through this secure site.

Journey To Womanhood

More than 150 Women Have Signed Up to Mentor Girls in Chicago Away from Sex, Diseases, Pregnancy and Hopelessness

The Black Angel Network, Afrika Enterprises, 100 Concerned Women in Action, the Black Star Community PTA and The Black Star Project lead the way.

Chicago News and Events

Join the Parent Revolution

Click here for more information.

Black Men of Honor College Fair 2013

Saturday, April 6, 2013
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Lake Shore Ramada
4900 South Lake Shore Drive Read more...

Saturday University Expanding with New Sites

Winter session for all sites will begin on April 13, 2013. Call today for more information or to register for any of these sites around Chicago. 773.285.9600. Space is limited.

From Atlanta, Georgia:

...and surprisingly, more fathers than I've ever seen, meeting and greeting teachers... bending over and reminding children to "pay attention, do your work," and of course the customary "don't act a fool on the first day of school!" The Million Father March is a major first step in the right direction for many fathers.

Apply to join the Black Men of Honor Society in Chicago

We are now accepting applications for our new initiative called the Black Star Men of Honor Society.