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Empowering Youth.

Elevating Communities

Manifesto USA

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Manifesto USA •

 The Manifesto Mentorship Program provides youth with mentors and artist educators. The mentors, artist educators, and youth partner through three intensive program phases rooted in the Manifesto pillars (Incubate, Elevate, Generate).

Our mentors and artist educators are from the program's roster of industry leaders. Positioning youth to learn from experts with experience in their areas of interest.

core pillars

  • INCUBATE

    We assist students in uncovering their unique voices and cultivating essential skills through culturally responsive mentorship, engaging social-emotional learning, and dynamic ideation.

  • ELEVATE

    We encourage students to refine their skills and build their confidence through expert guidance, practical tools, and invaluable industry insights.

  • GENERATE

    We inspire and empower young creatives to launch and share transformative work that enriches their communities and paves the way to new opportunities.

INCUBATE ELEVATE GENERATE.

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INCUBATE ELEVATE GENERATE. *

our mission

Manifesto creates physical and digital spaces that inspire, develop, and amplify diverse communities of young people through arts, culture, and media.

ABOUT manifesto usa

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ABOUT manifesto usa *

Manifesto has a rich global history of incubating, inspiring, and uplifting young people and artists through music. Our platform has fostered local and international talent, both behind the scenes and on stage. We aim to continue this legacy by building relationships with a global network of established artists and professionals to help shape a curriculum that educates and inspires young students.

MANIFESTO MENTORSHIP PROGRAM COMPONENTS

• poetry & Spoken Word •

• Creative Writing & Storytelling •

• Digital Audio • Performance Workshops • Community Narrative • Event Production • Acting & Theatre

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Tamir Z. Brown is a cultural strategist, educator, entrepreneur, and nonprofit executive whose work integrates arts-based pedagogy, youth development, and transnational collaboration. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Manifesto Community Projects US, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through culturally responsive mentorship, creative expression, and civic engagement. Through the Manifesto Mentorship Program, Mr. Brown advances a holistic model of youth empowerment that centers on cultural pride, emotional intelligence, and leadership development.

Mr. Brown also serves as an adjunct faculty member in Youth Studies at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Professional Studies, where he designs and facilitates curricula grounded in the Positive Youth Development (PYD), CASEL, and BlackSEL frameworks. His teaching practice emphasizes student agency, reflective inquiry, and arts-integrated learning, particularly for transitional college students and historically marginalized youth.

Before his academic and nonprofit leadership, Mr. Brown founded Lyrics To Go Entertainment (LTG), producing landmark events, international artist showcases, and tours that positioned him as a key connector across cultural sectors. His career reflects a sustained commitment to leveraging the arts to drive systemic change, youth empowerment, and community transformation.

our founder: tamir Z. brown

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