Tarik Black Foundation
is Taking Back The Future©.

Our mission is to empower youth for adulthood through immersive experiences that address real-life challenges by engaging the community to serve as educators, mentors and advocates.

Our vision is to create a community where every young person is empowered with the skills, resilience and compassion to navigate the complexities of adulthood with confidence and purpose.

Teens participating in our spring and summer life education programs come from every part of town. Yet, whether they are growing up in Frayser, South Memphis, North Memphis, East Memphis or any of our communities, the effects of the city’s high poverty level impact all. Regardless of their family economic status, poverty directly or indirectly is an issue. Our teen boys camp and girls’ conference are presented to empower young people for the good of the future. That is why Tarik Black Foundation is Taking Back The Future©.

Poor health, lack of financial resources, the digital gap and hopelessness are all symptoms of poverty. If we can teach good habits, offer access to information and expose young people to the concepts driving the future, they will be armed with positive tools for creating a successful life and a thriving community.

TBF connects the community with the city’s young people by inviting knowledgeable adults to offer insight, information, and wisdom. Taking Back The Future© training is made up of life sessions and activities primarily focusing on health, wealth, technology and humanity. We believe it takes a village to raise our children. We give the village a platform to teach and inform.