TBF Is Taking Back The Future For Students
“I am very grateful because I was able to continue the educational needs for my children.” - Angelica Parker Memphis, TN —With the cancellation of summer programs due to COVID-19 concerns, Tarik Black Foundation (TBF) has decided to partner with Urban Strategies...
TBF wants youth to leave the annual multicultural celebration with appreciation for cultural differences and increased global awareness
Tarik Black’s annual multicultural celebration fosters an atmosphere of understanding and appreciation for diversity and different cultural traditions. An idea that started with plans to just show an international basketball game has morphed into an opportunity to...
TBF’s 2nd annual multicultural celebration gives youth a taste of cultural traditions
The TBF's 2nd annual multicultural and game watch event was a kick-off to the holidays for 200 youth and their parents. Tarik Black’s From Tel Aviv to Memphis: A Multicultural Celebration and Viewing Party took place at Bridges Center in Memphis. It was a time to make...
Tarik Black’s From Tel Aviv to Memphis: A Multicultural Celebration
Tarik Black Foundation is hosting a FREE multicultural celebration. Tarik Black’s From Tel Aviv to Memphis: A Multicultural Celebration will include watching a Maccabi Fox Tel Aviv basketball game. During each quarter, party-goers will experience fun Hanukkah, Mexican, and Kwanzaa traditional foods and games. The event takes place on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 3:30 pm at Bridges Center, 477 N. Fifth St. Memphis, TN.
The Tarik Black Foundation proudly congratulates Tim Green, Jr
The Tarik Black Foundation proudly congratulates Tim Green, Jr., our Director of Boys' Programs on being named one of this year's 40 Under 40. The honor acknowledges Tim as among the Forty Most Influential Urban Elite Professionals Under Forty in Memphis. Top 40 Under...
Timothy Green joins TBF as Director of Boys Programs
We are pleased to welcome Timothy Green, Jr. as TBF’s Director of Boys Programs. Tim will be responsible for developing partnerships that support the foundation’s programs for adolescent and teen- age boys. He will oversee the foundation’s SPORTS CAREERS Internship...
TBF named 2019 Best Community Partner by MPLOY
The City of Memphis MPLOY Program named the Tarik Black Foundation Best Community Partner for 2019. The award was presented during MPLOY’s closing summer event at the Cannon Center. This summer, the Tarik Black Foundation provided summer employment for 50...
Mentor Awardees
Officer Clayton Turner, Coach William “Woody” Woodruff, Fred Jones, Leonard Draper Sr.
TRANSFORMATION50 Basketball and Life Skills Camp moving to North Frayser Community Center
TRANSFORMATION50 Basketball and Life Skills Camp will be held at the North Frayser Community Center 2555 St. Elmo Ave. Campers registering for this year should be aware of this change from the previous location, Gaisman Community Center. New activities added to this...
Summer GLAM prepares teens for adulthood
Summer GLAM is a camp for 25 girls that’s made possible through our business partnership with the City of Memphis.