Becoming a Man (BAM) History Video

In 2001, Youth Guidance launched the Becoming a Man (BAM) program to help young men of color navigate difficult circumstances that threaten their future. Program founder Anthony Ramirez-DiVittorio created a safe space for young men at Clemente High School to openly express themselves, receive support and develop the social-emotional skills necessary to succeed. Fourteen years later, the BAM program touches the lives of more than 2,500 students in 48 schools in 33 Chicago communities.
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