The Bethune Project

Building rockets to send humans to Mars.

UC Irvine Anteater, Columbia Lion, Cal Bear.

Feels most at home in Oakland…

Former footballer turned trainer.

Music Producer turned Software Sales Executive.

Pulling people up as he climbs.

Mr. Smith: A father, husband and role model for all.

The P.E. Teacher that looks to inspire.

Humble Achiever.

A passionate design researcher from Palo Alto.

An honorable Bison!

Go Navy, Beat Army!

Harvard Graduate. Drake Fan. LinkedIn Business Leadership Program Associate.

Film major turned UX Designer looking to push creativity forward.

Educator and Leader in Oakland, California.

A Nigerian entrepreneur looking to find his way while being on ‘point’ the whole time.

Justin Bethune is on a mission to change the way Black men are portrayed in our society.

A black teenager that dreams in Japanese.

School counselor striving to be a positive role model for his students.

A Yalie from Ohio finding his way in the San Francisco tech scene.

A dedicated educator who lifts up the young kings of Oakland Unified’s African American Male Achievement program.

Big shoes to fill for the grandson of Mary McLeod Bethune.

As we begin to celebrate Black History Month today I am launching a new photo project called The Bethune Project. For 28 days straight, I…