History of Man Up! Inc. usa: After the unfortunate death of the 8-year-old angel. Deasean Hill in East New York, Brooklyn in November 2003, and soon there-after the release of the shocking black male unemployment report in February 2004, an emergency meeting of like-minded men was organized to discuss and create immediate solutions that would combat both these community problems. (Senseless violence and racial discrimination). The concept of these group meetings was soon referred to as "Man Up!" sessions. This drive gave birth to the incorporation of Man Up! Inc. In 2004, Man Up! Inc Founder and CEO, Andre T. Mitchell, FDC , FDLCA launched a"REAL" street and community based not-for-profit, 501 c3 organization. We serve communities through after school, summer day, employment readiness, anti-gun violence, and advocacy programs. Mission Statement: Man Up! Inc's mission is to serve urban neighborhoods as a multi-cultural, social service agency for neighborhood improvement and for the complete understanding of emergency preparedness.