Mentors Inspiring Boys & Girls Presents

Spring Showcase of Talent

Our Programs

We offer after school and evening classes including:

  • Accelerated Math 
  • Accelerated Reading
  • Boxing
  • Creative Writing
  • Hip Hop Dance
  • Music
  • Step
  • Spoken Word performance
  • Theater
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Who We Are

“Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls” uses the arts to teach youth ages 6-18 life skills, entrepreneurial skills, and strong work ethic.

Robert Ricks (MIB&G Founder) and his associates use their talents andpassion to bring out the best in young people.  Skills learned through collaborative art endeavors are transferable and build success in school, work, and everyday life. 

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Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
Robert Ricks Student Theater Production His organization is called Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls Ricks, a playwright and author, runs an after school play production with students across Rochester. This production is called “The School to Prison Pipeline, The Stage Play”
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What We Do

We develop skills and foster collaboration, patience, and tolerance.

— We Provide

An alternative to idle time by harnessing a safe and fun environment. MIB&G staff and volunteers nurture youth. As a result, youth feel comfortable expressing their feelings, fears, doubts, and aspirations. Equipped with this vital and invaluable information, we use our resources, words, and gifts to make their dreams come true.

— We Develop Skills

By developing their creative talent, youth develop effective skills such as:

  • Conflict Resolution 
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Stress Management

— We Perform

Our youth have performed at several venues including:

We have performed for various organizations, churches, schools, and companies including:

  • Boys and Girls Club
  • Churches:
    • Baber AME Church
    • First Genesis Church
    • Peace Baptist Church
  • Citizen Action of NY
  • Helping Hand Missionary Baptist Church
  • Kingdom Word Power Praise & Worship Center
  • Local 1199 food service and housekeeping union
  • Monroe Community College
  • Nazareth College
  • Monroe County Legislature
  • Potsdam University
  • Rochester City School District Schools:
    • #8, #2, #45, and #54
  • Rise Up Rochester
  • St John Fisher
  • Strong Hospital

We have also traveled to Albany, NY to advocate for additional funding for RCSD. 

— We Educate

Through our community events, we seek to impart clear life-changing messages. 

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Impact Stories

Inspiration for Self

Hello! My name is Kasijana Britt. I’m in the 9th grade. I have been in MIB&G (Mentors Inspiring Boys and Girls) since the 3rd grade. When I first started, I was...

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The Impact of a Family

My name is Tekesha Brinson. I’ve known Robert Ricks for 6 years. My daughter Kasijana Britt began working with him in the 3rd grade at 45 school. She was cast in...

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