Initiative

Black Boy Joy

Craig Aarons-Martin's work centered on Black boys, Black male wellbeing, identity, leadership, and joy. The Black Boy Joy Summit and Blueprint Journal create space for connection, opportunity, mentoring, and community partnership.

The Work

Centering Black Boys in Their Full Humanity

The Black Boy Joy Summit brings together Black boys and young men for a day of connection, inspiration, leadership development, and community. The Black Boy Joy Blueprint Journal supports young men in exploring their identity, goals, and vision for their lives.

CCM Education Group supports schools, nonprofits, foundations, and organizations seeking to bring this work to their communities — through speaking, consulting, sponsorship, and strategic partnership.

Black boys and young men engaged in leadership, joy, and community

Partnership Opportunities

School Partnerships

Bring Black Boy Joy programming, consulting, and professional learning to your school or district.

Nonprofit Partnerships

Collaborate with CCM Education Group to bring this work to youth-serving organizations and community programs.

Foundation & Funder Conversations

Explore how your foundation or philanthropic organization can support and expand this work.

Corporate Sponsorship

Partner with Black Boy Joy Summit as a corporate sponsor committed to Black male wellbeing and leadership.

Speaking & Consulting

Invite Craig to speak on Black boys, Black male wellbeing, joy, and leadership at your conference or event.

Program Partnerships

Explore customized program partnerships for youth-serving collaborations and community engagement.

Let's Talk About Partnership

Whether you are interested in sponsorship, school partnership, speaking, or a funder conversation — start with a discovery call to explore alignment.