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2017
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If you want to change the world, you have to
EMPOWER PEOPLE.
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Everyone has the power to redefine the world we live in. Words matter. Since words imposed on us by others have the potential to negatively influence us, we are arming individuals with the freedom to define themselves, in their own terms. One individual, one idea, one moment... can literally change the world. inDEFINED is dedicated to empowering these world-changers and helping them to become more effective in their work. We strongly believe in the "ripple effect" and the power that we all have to create a positive impact for each other. Empowerment leads to innovation and innovation leads to effective change. We're building a community of change-makers... Are you in?
IMPACT
OUR WORK
Bryan Terrell Clark and Robert Raeder pictured with Valedictorian, Rachel Muschamp, at The Broome Street Academy Charter High School 2017 graduation. Broome Street Academy is a tuition-free public charter high school in NYC devoted to providing students the necessary skills and support to graduate prepared for a successful future beyond high school.
Bryan Terrell Clark spoke at Help USA in 2017 to help award scholarships with Vice President, Joe Biden. Help USA provides homes, jobs and services for those in need in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Washington DC.
Robert Raeder attended the Family Equality Council "Night at the Pier" gala with LGBT activist, Edith Windsor. The Family Equality Council connects, supports, and represents the three million parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer in this country and their six million children.
Bryan Terrell Clark helped to fundraise for Yamba Malawi at their yearly ‘Gala for Good’. In Malawi, yamba means begin, and this is the focus of this incredible organization: brighter beginnings for Malawi’s children, and lasting change for their communities. Yamba Malawi does so by transforming children's lives by empowering communities to break the cycle of poverty.
Robert Raeder attended the Restore NYC Charity Gala. We were proud to support Restore NYC as they raised over $350,000 to help free survivors of sex trafficking in NYC. Since they served their first client in 2009, Restore has developed, refined, and grown their approach to effectively serving survivors. With the support of their many partners, they specialize in providing safe housing and safe work to survivors of sexual slavery all to further their mission of ending sex trafficking in New York.
Bryan Terrell Clark did the official coin toss at the Bayou Classic in New Orleans. inDEFINED was a proud sponsor of the 2017 Bayou Classic. Bayou Classic is the historic gridiron rivalry between Grambling State University and Southern University, encompassing a weeklong series of entertaining and socially enriching events each November in New Orleans, LA.
Robert Raeder helped direct the 2017 BOAL Theatre Company on the US Senate floor. Invited by US Senator Jean Shaheen, The 2017 BOAL Theatre Company brought 30 high school students to the US Capital to perform 6 political theatre pieces, written and performed by the students, in front of US Senators.
Robert Raeder was at the GLAAD headquarters in NYC. For over 30 years, GLAAD has been at the forefront of cultural change, accelerating acceptance for the LGBTQ community. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love.
Bryan Terrell Clark hosted edu-ham, or The Hamilton Education Program, on Broadway. Title I high schools are being invited all over the country to see Hamilton, either on Broadway or on tour, and to integrate Alexander Hamilton and the ‘Founding Era’ into their classroom studies. The Hamilton Education Program is part of the Gilder Lehrman Institute and their broader mission to improve the teaching and learning of American history.
Bryan Terrell Clark attended the Fr1ends of the Ch1ldren gala. Fr1ends of the Ch1ildren partners with individual at-risk children for 12.5 years to help them change their story in order to break generational poverty through salaried, professional mentoring. In New York, they select the highest-risk children from Harlem and the South Bronx and commit to working with those children from kindergarten to graduation. Their motto is, “12 years, no matter what”.
Bryan Terrell Clark and Robert Raeder proudly marched in the 2017 NYC Pride Parade with our partner, The Door. The Door’s mission is to empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. Since 1972, The Door has helped a diverse and rapidly growing population of disconnected youth in NYC gain the tools they need to become successful, in school, work and in life.
Bryan Terrell Clark and Robert Raeder proudly marched in the 2017 NYC Pride Parade with our partner, The Door. The Door’s mission is to empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. Since 1972, The Door has helped a diverse and rapidly growing population of disconnected youth in NYC gain the tools they need to become successful, in school, work and in life.
Bryan Terrell Clark attended the Only Make Believe gala. Only Make Believe creates and performs interactive theatre for children in hospitals and care facilities. They are dedicated to the principle that freeing a child's imagination is a valuable part of the healing process. Only Make Believe has served over 52,000 children since 1999 and has performed in over 55 hospitals and care facilities in the NYC and DC Metro area.
Robert Raeder and Bryan Terrell Clark taught a series of acting workshops at The Door and University Settlement. The Door is New York City’s premiere organization serving at-risk young people in an integrated setting. University Settlement was established to promote the idea that immigrants and low-income families deserve basic services like quality education, decent housing, access to open space for exercise and health, and support for the aging.
Robert Raeder and Bryan Terrell Clark led a series a Shakespeare/Acting workshops to help students at Summit Academy Charter High School prepare for their 2017 winter Shakespeare performance. Located in Redhook, Brooklyn, Summit Academy Charter School bridges the gap between aspirations and realities by preparing 6th through 12th grade scholars to gain acceptance to, excel in and graduate from college by using three pillars of success: mastery of core subjects, character building, and community leadership.
Our special edition #WeAreOne tee was making ripples at the New Orleans 2018 MLK Block Party. We're so proud to help spread the message of unity with this incredible city!
Bryan Terrell Clark spoke to students at Pathways in Technology Early College High School. Pathways in Technology Early College High School is a New York public high school created through a partnership between IBM and City University of New York aimed to graduate all students with an Associates Degree in technology.
Robert Raeder attended The LGBT Bar Association of Great New York's fortieth annual dinner in support of their foundation with Omer Gonzalez-Pagan of LAMDA Legal and former US Attorney General, Loretta Lynch. LeGaL was one of the nation’s first bar associations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) legal community and remains one of the largest and most active organization of its kind in the country.
Bryan Terrell Clark and Robert Raeder were proud to march along side NY Governor Andrew Cuomo and the students of the Hetrick-Martin Institute at the March for Our Lives in New York City. The NYC march was attended by over 200,000 people.