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UF Progressive Black Men, Inc.

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Professional, Community Service Organization aiming for the Progression of African-American Males based in Gainesville, Florida.🔋
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Introducing the 2026-2027 Executive Board of the ROYAL, University of Florida Chapter of Progressive Black Men, Inc. 🔋

President: Isaiah Tenah
Vice President: Cayden Parker
Treasurer: Justin Sobayo
Secretary: Henry Okoh
Parliamentarian: Christopher Supre
Historian: Ryon Williams

#UFPBM #CKES #TheDynastyContinues by @uf_pbm89

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3 months ago

PROGRESS HAS CONTINUED🔋

The ROYAL, University of Florida Chapter of Progressive Black Men, Incorporated inducted Class XXVI on November 2nd, 2025.💚🖤🦦

Khalil Burroughs: @kb_kapalot
Noah Ennabilli: @kidd_aros
Christian Hardie: @christian_12315
Brenley Jean: @bjjean7
David Maldonado: @david_m_28
Henry Okoh: @ogk.henry
Cayden Parker: @thegreatcayd
Ryon Williams: @addairyon

Membership Chair: Jameson Jean Charles - @craccmanjean
Co-Membership Chair: Jonathan Rosario - @real_jaysevn
Co-Membership Chair: Justin Sobayo - @kj.ustin by @uf_pbm89

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10 months ago

MISSION STATUS: COMPLETE ✅

CKES NEXT DOOR, your mission files have officially been DECLASSIFIED. 👀📂

Five days. Five operations. One mission: Putting PROGRESS into action through programming, service, and brotherhood. 🔋

Here’s how the Royal Chapter completed OPERATION F.A.L.L. W.E.E.K.

#UFPBM #CKES #FallWeek #CKESNextDoor

OPERATION S.T.I.T.C.H. had our agents connecting culture, creativity, and accountability one stitch at a time. From Black dandyism and workwear to streetwear, high fashion, and sustainability, we uncovered the history behind the style and the responsibility behind what we consume. 🪡🖤

#UFPBM #CKES #FallWeek #CKESNextDoor

Our agents took over Turlington Plaza for OPERATION S.I.G.N.A.L., recruiting new operatives, creating codenames, and challenging students to complete missions while discovering what PBM is all about. 📡💚

#UFPBM #CKES #FallWeek #CKESNextDoor

For OPERATION N.E.X.T., our agents traded their gadgets for crayons and creativity, spending the day engaging with young scholars through hands-on activities, mentorship, and community service. The next generation of PROGRESS starts with the impact we make today. 🤝🏾🖤

#UFPBM #CKES #FallWeek #CKESNextDoor

For OPERATION W.A.S.H., our agents reported to Scrubs Car Wash, putting teamwork and service into action while keeping Gainesville clean one ride at a time. A little soap, a lot of suds, and a whole lot of PROGRESS. 🪣💚

#UFPBM #CKES #FallWeek #CKESNextDoor

For our final mission, OPERATION R.O.O.T.S., our agents rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty through yardwork and community beautification, giving back to the community one root at a time. Building a stronger future means never forgetting the communities that ground us. 🌱🖤

#UFPBM #CKES #FallWeek #CKESNextDoor taken in Gainesville, Florida by @uf_pbm89

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and our Annual Progressively Pink collab is back and better than ever!💕🩺

Join UF Chapters of the NSBWM and Progressive Black Men, Inc as we come together to raise awareness about breast cancer and other health disparities in the Black community!!💗🔋

Don’t forget to wear pink!👚

Date: October 22
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Turlington L007
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DON’T GET LOCKED OUT OF CIVIC LITERACY! 👀

Join the UF Chapter of Progressive Black Men, Inc. for The Progressive Ballot on Wednesday, October 14th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Reitz Union Room 3320! 🗳️🔋

Make your voice count and qualify for our $200 Civic Engagement Scholarship! Applications close October 19th. Link in bio! 🔗

#UFPBM #CKES #ProgressiveBallot by @uf_pbm89

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8 days ago

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE YOUR VOICE COUNT? 🗳️

The UF Chapter of Progressive Black Men, Inc. proudly presents The Progressive Ballot, an evening dedicated to civic engagement, informed decision-making, and empowering students to make their voices heard! 🔋

Join us on Wednesday, October 14th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Reitz Union Room 3320, as we explore the power of our voices, the importance of civic participation, and the impact we can make within our communities.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to qualify for our $200 Civic Engagement Scholarship! Applications close October 19th. Link in bio! 🎓🔗

#UFPBM #CKES #ProgressiveBallot by @uf_pbm89

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10 days ago

YOUR VOICE. YOUR IMPACT. YOUR OPPORTUNITY. 🗳️

The UF Chapter of Progressive Black Men, Inc. presents The Progressive Ballot Scholarship, awarding $300 in total scholarships to UF and Santa Fe students! 🔋

Join us for The Progressive Ballot on October 14th for the opportunity to earn our $200 Civic Engagement Scholarship, or apply for our $100 Community Voice Scholarship, no event attendance required.

📅 Scholarship applications are due October 19th!
🔗 Application link is in our bio!

Scholarships recognize civic reasoning and completion, not political viewpoint.

#UFPBM #CKES #ProgressiveBallot by @uf_pbm89

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For every fighter, every survivor, every family, and every life remembered. 🎀

Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Royal Chapter of Progressive Black Men, Inc. stands in solidarity with everyone whose life has been impacted by breast cancer. Let October serve as a reminder to spread awareness, encourage early detection, and continue supporting the search for a cure.

That’s Progress. 💚

#UFPBM #CKES #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth by @uf_pbm89

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16 days ago

CKES NEXT DOOR, your next mission is about to make a splash. 🫧🚗

Pull up to Operation W.A.S.H. as we put service into action with a community car wash built around giving back, working together, and keeping Gainesville clean one ride at a time. 🔋

Report for duty Friday, September 25 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Scrubs Car Wash (3135 SW 42nd St) and let CKES get your ride mission-ready. 🪣🤝🏾

#UFPBM #CKES #FallWeek #CKESNextDoor taken in Scrubs Car & Dog Wash Gainesville by @uf_pbm89

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CKES NEXT DOOR, it’s time to uncover the story behind the style. 🪡

From workwear and Black dandyism to streetwear and high fashion, Operation S.T.I.T.C.H. explores how Black culture has shaped what we wear, and the responsibility behind what we consume. 🤝🏾

Report for duty Wednesday, September 23 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM in McCarty Hall B 2102 as we connect culture, creativity, and accountability one stitch at a time. 🔋🖤

#UFPBM #CKES #FallWeek #CKESNextDoor by @uf_pbm89

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CKES NEXT DOOR is taking over Turlington. 🕶️

Pull up, choose your mission, create your codename, and join the sector as we put Progress into action. 📁💚

Operation S.I.G.N.A.L. goes live Tuesday, September 22 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Turlington Plaza. Complete the mission, claim your reward, and see what PBM is all about. 🔋📡

#UFPBM #CKES #FallWeek #CKESNextDoor taken in Turlington Plaza, University Of Florida by @uf_pbm89

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OPERATION F.A.L.L. W.E.E.K. IS ACTIVE‼️

CKES NEXT DOOR, your assignments have officially been declassified. 👀

From Tuesday, September 22nd to Saturday, September 26th, report for five days of programming, service, brotherhood, and most certainly, PROGRESS. 🔋

Choose your mission and complete the operation. 🕶️

#UFPBM #CKES #FallWeek #CKESNextDoor by @uf_pbm89

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