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 our recent graduation trip to Southern California, these fun moments doubled as breakthroughs in exposure—standing on Hollywood Boulevard envisioning themselves among the stars, and exploring the Hollywood Wax Museum unlocked entirely new creative career paths for our graduate Mentees. Even a simple afternoon at the swimming pool became a sacred space where they could escape societal pressures, laugh, and just be kids.

M.U.S.T. exists to protect, restore, and create joy for Black boys because before a young person can dream of new opportunities, they need to stand close enough to touch them. Thank you to our community for continually investing in these young kings; you help to expand what Black males believe is possible for their futures.

Mission Moments

Legacy is a M.U.S.T.

November 7, 2024

This November, we are thankful for the individuals who have made a lasting impact on Black culture and the community, here in Seattle. Originally from…

Experience is a M.U.S.T.

October 7, 2024

To kick off the new school year of M.U.S.T. programming, Mentees, Mentors, and staff embarked on an overnight trip to the Red Barn Ranch hosted…

Representing Present & Past: Growth is a M.U.S.T.

September 5, 2024

With the new school upon us, we are highlighting a Black male in the M.U.S.T. program who represents both our history and our present. Previously…

Celebrations are a M.U.S.T.!

August 1, 2024

“M.U.S.T. has taught me so much and given me so many new experiences. It’s surrounded me with people who look like me and given me…

Amarr Murphy-Paine: Honoring One of Our Own

July 2, 2024

As a close-knit chosen family, it is with great sadness that we write this section – saying goodbye to one of our own, way too…

Growth Outlook is a M.U.S.T.

June 3, 2024

Our Board members are vital as we look to the future growth of our organization. This month, we want to recognize one of our trusted…

Family is a M.U.S.T. – The Love of a Mother

April 30, 2024

Our program could not be successful without the support and love of the Mentee’s families, especially the mothers and mother figures as we celebrate Mother’s…

Access is a M.U.S.T.

April 2, 2024

Creating opportunities for our Mentees and Mentors to experience the world in ways that challenge and inspire them is essential in guiding them on their…

Community is a M.U.S.T.

March 11, 2024

March is Women’s History Month, and one of our biggest champions and most essential collaborators is Ms. Porcia Beard, the Attendance Intervention & Success Coordinator…

Quentin Berry is M.U.S.T. History

February 1, 2024

Every month is Black History Month here at M.U.S.T. and February is no exception. With the highlight of this month, we want to take the…