Y.B.S. KIDS
"Building a strong cultural connection with our Young, Black, and Suburban Kids”
Young, Black and Suburban Kids was established in 2019 as a non-profit and public charitable organization dedicated to connecting and teaching young, Black, and suburban kids of North Texas to be inspired, empowered, and able to embrace their culture for a better future.
ABOUT US
In 2019, our nonprofit organization decided it was time for our young children in suburban communities to hear and discover their rich heritage. In today's society, our children are missing the essence of culture and unity, so it is more important than ever to educate our children through diversity, and that is why we ultimately decided to launch YBS Kids.
YBS Kids teaches children from all socio-economic groups about their rich history and the history of different cultures--which helps them create a more active social life, an essential part of a child's development. Here at YBS Kids, children and youth will gain cultural knowledge and necessary life skills. This knowledge helps build character and enables our young, Black, suburban kids to believe and value the things that make them exceptional, confident, and proud.
Our vision is to inspire children to become whom they want to be, but more importantly, influence self-confidence and pride.
By empowering our young children and youth this way, we empower our communities.
We are honored to say that the Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce recognized YBS Kids with the
2020 Trailblazer - Nonprofit Agency of the Year Award.
Our CEO and Founder of YBS Kids, Deidra R. O'Neal, is an enthusiastic person who enjoys being around others and positively impacting her community. She is a proud graduate of an HBCU, where she majored in Hotel & Restaurant Management and earned her Master of Science Degree in Nonprofit Management. In addition to the work she does at YBS Kids, Deidra also works a full-time job as well as raising her family.
Growing up in the inner city of Los Angeles, Deidra was exposed to many learning opportunities that allowed her to form connections and explore interests that shaped her future. Now, as a wife and a mother of 4 raising her family in suburban America, she realizes that her children lack the cultural knowledge, self-pride, and necessary life skills that living in the inner-city offers. This realization led Deidra to establish YBS Kids in 2019.
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OUR FOUNDER
DEIDRA R. O'NEAL
Founder and President
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Young, Black, and Suburban Kids seek to provide programs and activities that educate young children and
youth on their rich heritage, an essential part of their identity, and the life skills they need to transition into
their teenage years beyond.
Update: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we have moved our activities online.
YBS Kids
Enrichment Programs
In our cultural education program, young children and youth reflect on their own culture through activities that focus on their rich heritage and identity.
Our life skills program provides the tools for children and youth to become successful, productive members of society, enabling them to take on challenges with confidence.
YBS Kids Cares for the communities in which we learn and live. The program's objective is to bring awareness to the people who support and assist in our neighborhoods
2020-2021 Program Workshops and Activities
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A Day in Black History
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Financial Literacy for Teens
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Cultural and Heritage Reading Initiative
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College and Career Readiness
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COVID-19 Family Fun Project
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Giving Back Initiative
Our workshops are designed for children and youth in grades 3-12.
GET INVOLVED
Your support is vital to our work at Young, Black, and Suburban Kids. There are many ways you can contribute towards our causes, and every little bit that you commit goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission. Learn more about how you can get involved and take advantage of the opportunity to do some good.
“I want our young people to know that they matter. That they belong. So don't be afraid. Do you hear me? "
-Michelle Obama
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Current Events
- Sun, Jan 17Virtual Meeting
- Sat, Dec 05Plano
