Council for Social Status of Black Men and Boys
Research to Reform
Advancing justice, opportunity, and equity for Black men and boys in Florida through evidence-based reform.
CSSBMB Moves to FMU: A New Chapter in Service and Impact
What We Do
We turn data into direction and direction into policy.
Data-Driven Research
Legislative Recommendations
Equity-Enforced Initiatives
Public Accountability & Engagement
Our Mission
Why We Exist
Our Vision
Guided by Vision, Grounded in Purpose
Equity-Driven
Data-Informed
Transformative
Empowering
Strategic
Research
Annual Reports
Read our Annual Reports
Public Engagement
Your voice matters. Get involved in our work.
- Join Our Initiatives
- Attend Upcoming Events
- Stay Informed

Join Our Initiatives
Be part of the solutions that are making a difference.- Volunteer for mentorship, advocacy, or outreach programs
- Collaborate on local education or health equity campaigns
- Support fatherhood and violence prevention efforts
- Engage with equity-enforced pilot projects in your area

Attend Upcoming Events
Connect, learn, and lead with us in the community.- Join town halls and public forums
- Attend workshops, panels, and training sessions
- Meet with local policymakers and thought leaders
- Meet with local policymakers and thought leaders

Stay Informed on Public Meetings & Legislative Updates
Your awareness fuels accountability.- Receive emails on Florida Council public meetings
- Track legislation impacting Black men and boys
- Learn how to submit public comment or attend virtually
- Get action alerts and summaries of policy changes
Welcome from the Chair
Welcome to the Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys. It is my honor to serve as Chair during this pivotal moment in our journey. For nearly two decades, the Council has worked to understand and address the root causes of the disparities affecting Black men and boys across Florida—through rigorous research, policy recommendations, and community partnerships.
Today, with our transition to Florida Memorial University, we are entering a new era—one that brings us closer to the very communities we serve and deepens our impact through education, innovation, and engagement. We are expanding our focus to elevate student voices, support emerging scholars, and create new pathways through initiatives like the Dr. Eddy Regnier Scholarship and mental health-centered programming.
Whether you are a student, researcher, policymaker, or community advocate, we invite you to stand with us as we push for equity, justice, and opportunity for Black men and boys across this state.
Jerome Hill, Chair
Coming Soon: A Central Source for Data, Solutions & Legislative Action on Black Males in Florida
Research & Policy Impact Hub
Data Dashboards & Download Center
Students and Scholars
Data Contribution & Requests
Coming soon
Coming Soon
A Hub for Students & Scholars
Student access to raw and processed Council data
Calls for academic papers and poster submissions
Undergraduate and graduate data fellowships (Future Launch)
Opportunities for research partnerships with Council staff
Help us grow the hub
Data Contribution & Requests
14.7 %
Unemployment Rate27 %
Earn over $50K2 x
More likely to be suspended from school85.3 %
Graduate from HighschoolQuote from Executive Director
“Now housed at Florida Memorial University, the Council enters a bold new
chapter—grounded in research, powered by community, and committed to advancing equity for Black men and boys across Florida. We’re not just tracking change; we’re leading it.”
— Y. Caine, Executive Director
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Stories, Data, and Voices that Matter
Insights & Impact Blog

Fatherhood in the Black Community: Uplifting Black Men & Families
Discover how Florida Black fathers are engaged in family life and how CSSBMB supports fatherhood, stronger families, and community empowerment.

Discover how Florida Black fathers are engaged in family life and how CSSBMB supports fatherhood, stronger families, and community empowerment.

