The Powell Street Community Center was filled with smiles and gratitude on Tuesda, November 25th, as members of The Black Tie Guys, a youth mentoring program sponsored by Tab-N-Action, Inc., distributed “Blessing Packages” to dozens of families just in time…
At just 10 years old, Noa Litton is already proving that excellence is not an accident—it’s a habit. The fourth-grader at Roy Shelling Elementary School walked into Monday night’s Black Tie Guys meeting with his usual bright smile, and walked…
The Black Tie Guys youth mentoring program is expanding its career exploration series to include the field of creative writing. During a session held Monday at the Powell Center, participants learned that creative writing can be more than just a…
The Alfred Blakes Cultural Arts Center is echoing with energy this week as boys aged 9 to 14 participate in the 2025 “Man Camp,” a four-day youth development experience hosted by the Black Tie Guys mentoring program. Running June 2–5…
While many enjoyed the comfort of a long weekend, members of the Black Tie Guys spent Memorial Day in solemn reflection—learning, serving, and honoring those who paid the ultimate price for America’s freedoms. The youth mentoring group, sponsored by Tab-N-Action,…
The Black Tie Guys took another important step in their journey of self-improvement and academic excellence during a personal evaluation session held at the Powell Recreation Center on Monday, April 7th. Every six months, members of the Black Tie Guys…
The Black Tie Guys, an award-winning youth mentoring program, are making headlines with their comprehensive study of American government and presidential history in 2025. Easily recognizable in their trademark black tuxedos and yellow fedoras, the young scholars have been focusing…
