Celebrating Success is a M.U.S.T.
“I recently graduated and will be attending Morehouse College this Fall to study Business Finance. I don’t know if this life would be my life without being in M.U.S.T. Thank you all for believing in me, the mentorship, and the support. This Senior trip was the best outing ever for me!” ~K. Johnson c/o 2025
As we enter the 2025-2026 school year, we want to recognize that it is essential to celebrate the outcomes of the hard work that our Mentees and Mentors will be imparting this coming year.
Work Hard. Play Hard.
We MUST give our young males their flowers as they continue to liberate themselves!
M.U.S.T. kicked off this summer’s experiences with the 4th Annual Graduate Getaway. To celebrate the 2025 graduate Mentees, the M.U.S.T. leadership team whisked the group to Southern California for three days of fun to acknowledge their hard work, resilience, and growth over the past four years.
M.U.S.T. graduates were treated to this once-in-a-lifetime experience exploring iconic sites like the Santa Monica Pier, Universal Studios, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Beverly Hills shopping district, while also enjoying local restaurants and soaking in the vibrant culture of L.A. However, the annual M.U.S.T. Graduation Getaway is not just about fun and sightseeing — it’s a powerful statement of affirmation, showing our young men that the world is bigger and more diverse than their zip code, that opportunities exist far beyond where they come from, and that their dreams are worth chasing.
Most of these graduates will enter college this fall, while others are stepping into promising careers. Each one carries the lessons, relationships, and confidence they’ve built through M.U.S.T. into their next chapter.
Mission Moments
Celebration is a M.U.S.T.
While eating burgers, visiting Hollywood, and relaxing poolside might seem like standard summer vacation activities, these “normal” experiences carry life-changing weight for our Mentees. During…
New Beginnings are a M.U.S.T.
Movin’ on up — the M.U.S.T. office has moved to a new, bigger space! We are excited to announce that we have officially moved into…
Shaping Leaders Through Experience
History. Brotherhood. Experience. From walking the trails at Millersylvania State Park and unpacking how racism impacted the Civilian Conservation Corps… to turning up in Portland…
Proud Moment: Two Mentees Earn Student of the Month Honors
Please join us in giving big congrats to 2 of our Mentees for being awarded Garfield High’s March Students of the Month! Elijah Brown Durron Kirvin…
Learning Life Skills in Unexpected Ways
M.U.S.T. Mentees took part in an adrenaline-filled experience at K1 Racing, where they raced high-performance electric go-karts on a professional indoor track. This experience was designed…
Honoring Ourselves
“Learning my history made me realize I come from more than struggle — I come from strategy, survival, and strength.” ~ Mentor
Celebrating is a M.U.S.T.
Work Hard, Play Hard. The M.U.S.T. Staff ended the year laughing together and recognizing our 2025 successes. We also awarded our first-ever quarterly staff member,…
Experience is a M.U.S.T.
Our Mentees and Mentors had the incredible opportunity to once again step into the kitchen with world-renowned chef Edouardo Jordan for a hands-on cooking demo! They learned…
Gratitude is a M.U.S.T.
November is National Gratitude Month, and we couldn’t be more thankful for our M.U.S.T. family and community, who make everything we do possible. The 2025-2026…