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T H E P R O M I S E O F P L A C E : C I T I E S A D VA N C I N G B L A C K M A L E A C H I E V E M E N T
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THE BMA CITY INDEX:
HOW IT WORKS The “Promise of Place: Cities Advancing Black Male Achievement” report is the latest step in CBMA’s evolving efforts to track, compile and document work that advances Black Male Achievement in cities across the United States. This report unveils the Black Male Achievement City Index, which scores cities based on their level of engagement and committed action to address issues and opportunities impacting Black men and boys. The Black Male Achievement City Index measures engagement and committed action. These are not seen as end goals in themselves, but reflect strategies, activities, processes, events, and other efforts that existing and new stakeholders actively undertake in cities on behalf of Black men and boys. Together, these efforts provide a critical starting base for dedicated stakeholders who want to advance tangible improvements in life outcomes for Black men and boys. CBMA developed the BMA City index to encourage leaders across sectors, organizations, neighborhoods, and cities to work together to do more for the nation’s Black men and boys, who urgently require our attention, positive recognition, commitment, and deliberate action. Thus, this report includes clear action steps and resources for cities to propel their work no matter how low or high they currently score, and the report and BMA City Index are intended to together serve as a call to action and path forward. America needs all of its leaders and citizens to be powerful stewards of the moment, the momentum, and the movement for Black Male Achievement.