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Brandon Frame - Educator | Social Entrepreneur | Thinker |Maverick 2013 Media KitTRANSCRIPT
Brandon M.Frame----------------------------
Educator. Social Entreprenuer. Thinker. Maverick.
If you told me 10 years ago that I would be where I am today, I wouldn’t believe you. How could I? I was a young, Black male in America inundated with images of men who look like me solely depicted as gang bangers, drug dealers, jailbirds, deadbeat dads, or dead before they made it to 25. I’m not even talking about
movies;; I’m talking about the news!
Some might say I beat the odds, but truth be told, my life experiences weren’t a gamble. Mentors came into my life in a variety of ways and each one’s impact on me pushed me to move forward and make better choices. Most importantly, my mentors encouraged me to become the best person I can be. That is where my core values lie in determination to constantly become my greatest self while also
helping others cultivate positive life outcomes.
I am inspired to create because I love to empower, uplift, and inspire others. Any and everything I have created, from my current programs at High School, Inc. to my projects back at Morehouse, were in an effort to have a positive, meaning-ful impact on someone else’s life. All of those things are rooted in my desire to help others. I realized that when one is given the opportunity to shine brightly, you then have the responsibility to illuminate paths so others may navigate with more ease. Being a social innovator is my responsibility. I always felt like it was my duty to use my creative intellectual resource to build a better world.
Various business internships taught me that meeting the bottom line of a fortune 500 company was not where I found value. I’ve always found value in meeting the bottom line in issues impacting today’s youth including development,
gain in the business sector was alluring, it was more important for me to mone-tize my strengths and passions by contributing to the greater good. It is a bless-
meaningful and valuable. I love what I do!
world. Together, let’s embark on the journey toward creating communities that
To The World,
Be Different Be Great Never Stop,
Letter To The World ...................................................................................... 1 Brandon Frame: Uplifting Young Kings ..................................................................................... 2 Journal for Black Boys & Men- ..................................................................................... 3 Speaking Engagements & Pricing Information ..................................................................................... 4
..................................................................................... 5 Brandon Frame & TheBlackManCan In The News ..................................................................................... 6 Contact Information ..................................................................................... 7
Table Of Contents
1Brandon M. Frame
Never Stop. As homage to the golden age in the Mecca of Black culture, intellect, and economic development, Brandon continues to use his power and resources for the development of the greater good. As a leader, he is the founder of The Black Man Can, a digital platform where the Black Man is nurtured, empowered, and promoted in a positive light. As the Principal Partner for Final Frame, he is creating an opportunity for men to express themselves in a presentable and professional way. As an author, he has composed “
”, a one-of-a-kind proactive tool that will help to propel males to build
and empowerment that is often undermined in regards to Black culture. Among a myriad of awards and honors, including being named-Top 40 under 40 by the Hartford Business Journal for 2013, his greatest accomplishment is being the walking example that he sets for
Brandon Frame emerges as a thought leader, at the forefront of uplifting our communities.
If you begin to speak about empowering movements and making an impact in our communities, Brandon Frame is a man that you must mention. His cumulative collection of experiences, skills, and
generations of leaders under his personal motto.
Be Different. established himself at an early age by committing to achieving his goals. His penchant for excellence was sealed while attending
illustrious institution, Brandon cultivated his passion for
The Fessenden School, where he was selected to sit on the Diversity Inclusion Committee – developing a more diverse, inclusive school and community.
In the beginning stages of his career, the educational area served as the breeding ground for creating a model that would continue to motivate students to not only become victors against the obstacles in their way, but also created an avenue where Brandon could embody high achievement on a daily basis. Currently serving as the Director of Business Partnerships and Program Development of Hartford’s High School, Inc. Brandon assists with providing students with resources, opportunities and knowledge to help them
students with Fortune 500 companies Travelers, Prudential, The Hartford Insurance, United Healthcare, and more.
Brandon M. FrameUplifting Young Kings
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Define Yourself, Redefine the World:A Guided Journal for Black Boys and Men
By Brandon Frame Edited By Literacy Lives
Through empowering words, motivating experiences, and insightful quotes of wisdom, this journal will put you on a path of evolution. TheBlackManCan
and Men is a one-of-a-kind proactive tool that will help to propel any man young or otherwise, to actively question the man he desires to be. It is a journal that will open your mind, strengthen your heart, and provide you with an outlet to release
your thoughts.
one takes a life-changing approach. Every quote and essential question will leave you feeling closer to your destiny. It explores topics related to education,
spirituality, purpose, passion, career, leadership, culture, and fatherhood, all of which are vital concepts for your development.
“This is a brilliant idea! In a world where the concept of Black manhood is destroyed by faulty images of Black hyper-masculinity, this journal
masculinity in a healthy manner. In the true spirit of self determination,
themselves outside of the mass mediated controlling images they are bombarded with on a daily basis. I’ll be getting copies of this journal to share with my sons and the other men and boys I love…and I hope you do
the same.” - Professor Don Sawyer III Department of
Sociology Quinnipiac University
need for introspection during the transition from child-hood to manhood for Black boys. The guide is a useful tool in offering something that is much needed during a critical stage of development. As a father of Black Boys I will add this tool to my toolbox to aid me in helping my sons become the best man they can be, while also
Praises For Define Yourself, Redefine The World Purchase Journal on www.theblackmancan.org or Amazon
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Price Of Single Book: $15
Pricing information for Speaking Engagements
Honorarium $2000 includes 50 signed journals - Each journal after 50: $12
*Contact [email protected] to discuss pricing for bulk purchases or to book Brandon for speaking
engagements.
Speaking Engagements
Past Speaking Engagements Include:
Brandon is a dynamic and intelligent public speaker who is available for various types of speaking engagements including seminars, workshops, special presentations, and more.
Pricing Information
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o Association of Independent Schools in New England
o City Church of Milwaukeeo Dartmouth College
o Eastern Connecticut State University
o Hartford Youth Scholars Foundationo Inroads
o Morehouse Collegeo Nichols College
o Ohio State Universityo Saint Louis Community College
o Saint Louis University
o University of Connecticut
Brandon M. Frame: Educator. Social Entreprenuer. Thinker. Maverick. Redefining Social Media To date, Brandon Frame impacts a social media audience of over 10,000 people through
empowerment driven content, engagement, and social change.
Brandon M. Frame created TheBlackManCan in April of 2010 to provide the positive contradiction to the prevailing black male image in the media. TheBlackManCan has since become the #1 Source for Positive Images and Narratives for Black Boys & Men. It is read in all 50 states and 15+ countries.
The BlackManCan Website
High School, Inc.Brandon is an administrator at High School, Inc. Hartford Insurance and Finance Academy. He serves in the role of Director of Business Partnerships and Development. In this role he oversees theme curriculum, theme integration, program implementation and business partnerships. This role allows for him to combine his passions of business and
education to create avenues of success for his students.
Brandon created TheBlackManCan Institute to create a grassroots effort to empower, uplift, motivate and educate young men of color. The purpose of TheBlackManCan Institute is to provide comfort and support for boys of color. Boys of Color attending TheBlackManCan Institute can be assured that their cultural needs will be addressed and they will be free to express themselves while fostering brotherhood. It has traveled to cities such as Hartford, CT,
The BlackManCan Institute
The BlackManCan AwardsBrandon created TheBlackManCanAwards to recognize the accomplishments within the community and professional
and have generated over half a million impressions since its in inception in 2012.
Final FrameBrandon created Final Frame a line of mens neckwear in June of 2012 as a way for men and boys to ex-press themselves in a presentable and professional way. Final Frame is an elegant line of men’s neckwear
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Brandon Frame And The Black Man Can In The News
This Is The Day TV Show
Show, Connecticut Health Foundation, Healthy Black Men
Notable Mentions
Stan Simpson Show
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Contact Information
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@brandonframe
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Brandon Frame