Tying-a-Tie-MBKBridge Builders Program

This developmental and mentoring program for boys at Martin Luther King School (Hartford, Connecticut) focused on establishing a culture of confidence, self-belief and pursuit of and expectations of high achievement, excellence and professionalism.

The program which includes boys’ ages 11 – 14 incorporates a series of activities, events, tours, and special guest speakers focused on enhancing the exposure and providing guidance and direction for high academic pursuits. My Brother’s Keeper is transformational for the young boys.

The program supplements the classroom experiences of the boys and introduces them to atypical extracurricular activities, which may not be the norm for kids in urban disadvantaged areas. We believe that access and exposure sits at the foundation of solid learning and the ability to create and enhance critical thinking skills.

The current program has been expanded to include young girls at MLK School evolving into My Brothers’ and Sisters’ Keeper Program. MBK is now MBSK.

  • Black Excellence Speaker Series

Porter Braswell: Black Excellence Speaker Series

The Legacy Foundation of Hartford's Black Excellence Speaker Series brings prominent thought leaders to Hartford to discuss current and relevant issues of race, diversity, social justice, and the future of black excellence.

The Right to Read

The Right to Read: Film Screening and Panel Discussion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6B85Q5ZIDI On Thursday April 4th, we hosted a screening of the documentary The Right to Read followed by a panel discussion with the following leaders: Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez

Legacy Goes to College!

Legacy Goes to College! In the past 10 years, our programs have grown and with increasing enrollment, we needed a new space for our Saturday program. We’re taking our college going culture seriously