Happy
HeLLo, My Name is KING Day
Once you know who you are, you don't have to worry anymore.
-- Nikki Giovanni
WHAT IS
HELLO, MY NAME IS KING DAY?
October 16th
WANT TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT?
Reclaim Your Name!
Hello, My Name is KING DAY seeks to ensure that every boy and man of color understands that he is a king and has the resources to walk in that right. While there are many influential Black men, there are few positive images to reflect their efforts. The beauty, talent, value, and humanness of Black men are buried from the world and themselves. Hello, My Name is King challenges public perceptions and encourages supporters to break barriers, publicly value themselves, and make a difference in their communities. It is our vision that Black men will not succumb to negative labels but harness their power to create greatness in themselves, their families, and society.
Joining is Easy!
Here's how in 3 simple step!
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Wear your HMNK button, shirt, or other swag. If you don't have any merch, head over to the HMNK Shop to get some today. In the meantime, any other black excellence apparel will do.
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Complete an act of service to improve the lives of Black Americans (i.e. volunteering at voting polls, donate, mentor, buy from a Black business, etc).
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Spread the word! Share your experience with your network on social media! Encourage others to join and share posts about the kings in their life!
See Highlights from Past Year Celebrations!
Other Ways to Support the Mission
5 ways to get started today!
#1 VOLUNTEER
If you're in the Atlanta area, we would love to have you volunteer with us! Whether its at an event or mentoring, volunteering with Hello, My Name is KING is a great opportunity to have fun while giving back!
MENTORING:
APPEARANCE & EVENTS:
PLANNING COMMITTEE:
Volunteers with specific talents and expertise may co-lead a school or community forums on education, entertainment, or financial literacy. Volunteers also have the option of providing on-site support during community events and programs.
HMNK supports local organizations in need of male mentors. Volunteers sign-up or receive information through HMNK regarding long-term and ongoing mentor opportunities.
HMNK welcomes gurus from every field to join the HMNK planning committee! Members support programming and event planning. Interested candidates should be located in Atlanta, and must go through an application process to be considered. Contact Whitney Stovall at whitneys@ohstovall.com for more information!
#2 GIVE
In the last year, HMNK provided school supply packs, books, coats, scholarships, and more to schools and communities both domestically and internationally. Support these efforts by giving directly at our website or joining one of the reward programs below or donate directly to our scholarship program!
Any time anyone has tickets for sports, entertainment, theater or music events they can’t use, they can go to tix4cause.com and donate them online to Hello, My Name is KING, Inc. and receive an automatic tax receipt for their donation. Each time a donated ticket sells, Hello, My Name is KING, Inc. receives 90% of the proceeds! These are great seats at a great price for a great organization.
Did you know you can support nonprofit organizations in your community just by shopping at Kroger? It's easy when you enroll in Kroger Community Rewards®! To get started, sign up with your Plus Card below, and select a local organization you wish to support. Once you're enrolled, you'll earn rewards for your chosen organization every time you shop and use your Plus Card!
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Hello My Name Is King Inc whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Support Hello, My Name is KING, Inc. by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com
The Hello My Name is King Scholarship provides support to young Black men who aspire to attend a college or university. The award supports any student expense after proof of acceptance has been reviewed. While the majority of monetary awards require applicants to hold a minimum 3.0 GPA, the Hello My Name is King Scholarship welcomes students who have at least a 2.8 GPA. Wherein, we provide support to an overlooked scholastic subgroup.
#3 POST & SHARE
Show your support of a positive male of color in your community by posting a photo on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using the hashtag #hellomynameisking. You may also submit a story for the HMNK blog. Visit www.hellomynameisking.org/contact to submit today!
#4 GET SWAGGED OUT
Get the latest HMNK swag for the entire family!
#5 JOIN THE DISCUSSION
Not in Atlanta, but still would like to join the discussion? We post panel questions from previous events; as well as, tips to host an effective group discussion! Check out the latest posts in the King Corner.
So What Are You Waiting for?
Join us Today!
