WHAT WE DO
Changing the trajectory of a life, one black male at a time
Living Manuals is a collective of accomplished Black professionals who are passionately devoted to imparting cultural knowledge and critical life skills to the next generation. Our slogan - "Sharing skills that matter" - encapsulates our commitment to the empowerment of Black Youth.​​
Our curriculum guides students to develop and implement meditative and reflective problem solving skills. Especially as it relates to mastery of one’s body & emotions.​​
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
We're committed to reshaping the next generation of black men
FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR MISSION
Living Manuals has successfully delivered multiple week-long training institutes and weekend workshops. Programs can be facilitated anywhere an adequate venue is available. We’ve established partnerships with communities and community organizations throughout the United States and abroad that are focused on serving Black youth.
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In addition to providing in-person educational workshops, we plan to develop 4 written manuals. One for each subject set. These manuals will summarize the knowledge, practice, and expertise of our community's leaders. We aim to make this information publicly available and easily accessible.
SELF DEFENSE
SELF DISCIPLINE
CULTURE
COMMUNITY
Assessing the educational landscape & offering intervention
THE PROBLEM
The public education system often perpetuates racism, anti-Blackness, prejudice, discrimination, and other systemic issues that negatively impact students’ learning environment. This abuse affects us all but has a particularly detrimental effect on Black youth.
Current education initiatives commonly implemented often lack the necessary social and historical context to bring about meaningful change.
THE SOLUTION
In response to this urgent need, Living Manuals is committed to providing high-quality curriculum and programming like our existing Summer Institutes. We are laser focused on high school-aged youth who find themselves in the crosshairs of the “Cradle to Prison Pipeline.”
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As a nonprofit organization, Living Manuals plays a crucial role in ensuring that all students and learning communities have access to these valuable resources, regardless of funding constraints or limited resources.
OUR VISION
We are fostering a generation of confident, grounded communities equipped for success in the world within and beyond traditional classroom learning.
OUR MISSION
Living Manuals offers transformative learning experiences for Black youth through whole person development and skill building.
Get Involved
We invite you to support our efforts in offering a workshop that will impact the lives of our youth for years to come. Whether through becoming a sponsor or by sponsoring a student, your donation will help provide access to these essential life skills for the next generation.
Why us?
While other nonprofits in the area offer programming and learning experiences, none possess the authentic knowledge, skills, resources, and industry expertise that Living Manuals brings.
Deeply rooted in the Black experience our co-founder Tyson Amir is a globally recognized leader in revolutionary education practices with an unparalleled resume when it comes to creating real change in learning communities.
Tyson Amir
Co-founder | Living Manuals
Ashley White
Financial Literacy for Teens
Coach Canon
Co-founder | Living Manuals
Athena Gonzales
BSN RN | Basic First Aid
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”
- Frederick Douglas