Brotherly ACT

11/09/2025

We are proud to share that our founder, Dr. Chuka Emezue, was featured in the MyPlan App “Ask the Expert” series. The conversation centered on our shared commitment to supporting young boys and men who use or survive violence with safety, mental health tools, healing, and real pathways to healthier futures.

Dr. Emezue highlighted BrotherlyACT’s work equipping youth with life skills, emotional resilience, and culturally grounded support. We are grateful to the MyPlan team for this opportunity. Read the full post below.

Thank you for standing with us and the young people we serve. 💙

Men can be both harmed by violence and responsible for it.

Holding both truths is where real change happens.

Our friend Chuka Nestor Emezue is creating this change very day.

Reimagining masculinity. Building empathy. Supporting men and boys to heal, not harm. That’s how we prevent intimate partner violence.

Read our about Chuka's work at Rush University in our Meet The Expert Series conversation:
➡️ https://myplanapp.org/blog/teaching-boys-to-heal-not-harm

We loved hearing Chuka's insights and are so grateful for his violence prevention work.

Thank you Dr. Emezue!

11/20/2024

“It’s my calling. I’m here to change young men’s lives.” - Steve Harvey

11/06/2024

Congratulations to our 2024 TAMI graduates! Thanks to your hard work, resilience, & passion, the internship was a success. We’re so proud of you for completing this program in its 2nd year and taking steps toward improving youth mental health! Shoutout to our top five graduates! Your dedication, grit, and excellence have set the bar high, and we couldn’t be prouder. Rush University Rush College of Nursing

*TAMI—The Technology and Adolescent Mental Health Internship at RUSH University is an 8-week paid research internship for Chicago high schoolers. Now in its second year, we graduated 25 students from 6 high schools across Chicago (Walter Payton College Prep, Chicago Hope Academy, Corliss High School, South Shore International, Bowen High School, and Whitney M. Young Magnet High School). Students completed group projects on topics they chose, ranging from youth violence to sleep deprivation, school shootings, youth mental trauma, and much more. Thank you, parents and teachers, for your unwavering support and for being here to celebrate this incredible milestone with us.

05/01/2024

Thank you to C3EN - Chicago Chronic Condition Equity Network, Phalanx Family Services, and everyone who joined our Director, Dr. Chuka Emezue, for the C3EN Virtual Violence Prevention Town Hall on April 23.

Several community members, researchers, and community leaders came together to address the urgent issue of youth gun violence. This engaging and insightful discussion called for action and community collaboration.

Key Takeaways:
🔹 Meaningful insights on the impact/scope of youth gun violence
🔹 Strategies shared for prevention and intervention
🔹 Community-led initiatives highlighted to promote safety

Stay tuned for updates on future events and initiatives!

09/24/2023

🚀 The Chicago Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Technology Bootcamp was a monumental success! 🙌🏾 Witnessing our future leaders thrive, learn, and innovate was truly inspiring. The future of Chicago is bright, thanks to these incredible young minds. 💡🌟

09/23/2023

🚀 Just one more day until we kick off the first-ever Chicago Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, & Technology Bootcamp ! We're thrilled to welcome 30+ talented youth from all across ! Next gen leaders! 💡

09/14/2023

Spots are still open! Join our cohort on Sept. 23 for the T.E.L (Tech, Entrepreneurship, & Leadership) boot camp! 💼 Discover innovative biz ideas, essential college prep insights, & career options in tech + healthcare. Secure your spot: https://forms.gle/YxR9kz11KPHqiAij6

08/22/2023

☀️Our FREE entrepreneurship, leadership, and technology boot camp is now live in Chicago!📷🎨 🖥️ Join us on September 22 and 23, from 10-12, for an unforgettable event! See you there!

Register today using the link in our bio! 🌟

07/21/2022

We’re recruiting Young Black males ages 15-24 for a study. Join 60-90 minute small group discussions, interviews, brief surveys, & test an app on youth health & safety. You may receive up to $170 in gift cards for participation in 3 studies. redcap.link/nf9qj4ov