Where Justice Speaks: Mentoring in Coastal NC

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Young attendees seated together at the September 2026 Health & Wellness Summit in Wilmington, North Carolina.

World Mental Health Day 2026: Listen to Young People. Then Take Action.

For World Mental Health Day on October 10, make space for student voices, strengthen mentoring conversations, and connect families with verified mental health resources in Coastal North Carolina.

Health & Wellness

Joseph Conway

2 days ago3 min read

Nick Green gestures while speaking to mentees during a Saturday Success Academy session.

Youth Mentoring Impact | 100 Black Men of Coastal NC

A year of youth mentoring. Six middle schools. More than 180 students. Hear what students and parents shared about role models, school focus, and the future.

Mentoring & Leadership

100 Black Men of Coastal North Carolina

Oct 32 min read

Unlocking Opportunities with Youth Energy Academy

Black middle and high school students across southeastern North Carolina can explore STEM and energy careers at the Youth Energy Academy in Southport on November 14. Presented with NC AABE and 100 Black Men of Coastal North Carolina, this hands-on experience connects education, mentoring, leadership, and economic empowerment while helping young people discover career paths they may not have considered.

Economic Empowerment

100 Black Men of Coastal North Carolina

Oct 22 min read

Official portrait of Ron Brown, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

2027 Ron Brown Scholarship: Apply by December 1, 2026

A $40,000 scholarship opportunity for Black high school seniors. Learn who Ron Brown was, review eligibility, and apply by December 1, 2026.

Economic Empowerment

100 Black Men of Coastal North Carolina

Sep 302 min read

Editorial image of Black teenage girls and boys walking with Black male mentors along a coastal North Carolina boardwalk, representing guidance, education, leadership, and opportunity.

Empowering Youth Through Mentoring in Coastal NC

Mentoring can change the path of a young person’s life. Across Coastal North Carolina, strong mentoring relationships help youth build confidence, develop leadership skills, explore education and career opportunities, and feel connected to their communities. Discover why mentoring matters and how individuals, schools, businesses, and community partners can help young people thrive.

100 Black Men of Coastal North Carolina

Sep 194 min read

Black students and adult mentors gather in a coastal North Carolina learning space as a young person leads a discussion on education and leadership development.

Transforming Lives: Education and Leadership Development

Education can open doors. Leadership helps young people step through them with confidence. This article explores how mentoring, learning, skill development, and real opportunities to lead can help youth grow, discover their strengths, and create positive change in their communities.

100 Black Men of Coastal North Carolina

Sep 194 min read

Adult volunteers work with local students around a table in a bright coastal North Carolina learning space, offering tutoring, mentoring, and academic support.

Join Our Volunteer Program to Support Local Students

Volunteering can make a lasting difference in a student’s life. Learn how local volunteers support students through tutoring, mentoring, encouragement, and community involvement, and discover ways you can get involved in Coastal North Carolina.

100 Black Men of Coastal North Carolina

Sep 193 min read