No Black Man Left Behind™
No Black Man Left Behind.
Health Is Power.™
Building a future where Black men don't have to pursue better health alone.
The Mission
Change the Trajectory of Black Men's Health
Black men continue to experience significant disparities in health and longevity. Behind every statistic is a man. A father. A son. A brother. A husband. A friend. A leader. A life that matters.
No Black Man Left Behind™ exists to help transform preventive health from something Black men are expected to manage individually into something we can learn, practice, and pursue together.
Because healthier Black men can help build healthier families, stronger communities, and a healthier future.
Behind every statistic is a man
Our Big Idea
Health Is
a Sport.™
Athletes don't train alone. Yet when it comes to health, millions of people are essentially told to change — and then expected to figure everything else out themselves.
What if preventive health could borrow some of the structure, participation, identity, community, and accountability that makes sports so powerful?
Athletes have
Instead, most men hear
“Eat better.”
“Exercise.”
“Lose weight.”
“Reduce stress.”
“Get more sleep.”
We believe there's another way.
The Playbook
From Knowing to Doing
Information matters. But knowing what to do and consistently doing it are different challenges. That's why our work focuses on turning:
Our Vision
A Future of Healthier Black Men.
We envision communities across America where Black men have greater access to preventive-health education, supportive environments, physical activity, nutritious food, recovery, health resources, accountability, and brotherhood.
A future where health becomes part of our culture. Where prevention becomes participation. Where healthy behaviors become something men practice together. Where more Black men have the opportunity to live longer, healthier, and more powerful lives.
No Black Man Left Behind.™
Programs
The Roster
Community Health Initiative
Community-based preventive-health education and participation experiences designed to engage Black men in healthier behaviors.
Health Sports™ Community Program
Introduces participants to Health Sports™, Health Sports Plays™, team-based accountability, and the Health Athlete™ identity.
Health Athlete Access Fund™
Reducing financial barriers so eligible participants can access charitable health programs, education, and resources.
Community Health Events
Free or subsidized health education, movement experiences, workshops, and Health Sports Days™.
A Message from the Founder
“Athletes don't become athletes by reading about sports. They practice. They train. They show up. That's the thinking behind Health Sports™. We aren't asking Black men to become professional athletes. We're challenging ourselves to become active participants in something even more important: Our health.”
Shabaka Amen
Founder, No Black Man Left Behind™