The initiative aims to address opportunity gaps faced by young men of color and ensure all youth can reach their full potential.
The phrase first appears in , where Cain, after killing his brother Abel, famously asks God, "Am I my brother's keeper?" . Brother's Keeper
Launched by President Barack Obama in February 2014, the program is perhaps the most significant modern application of the concept. The initiative aims to address opportunity gaps faced
The Obama White House structured the program around: Entering school ready to learn. Reading at grade level by third grade. Graduating high school ready for college and career. Completing postsecondary education. Successfully entering the workforce. Reducing violence and providing second chances. after killing his brother Abel