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THE MAN UP CLUB

Korey “XROSS” Dean designed and developed the Man Up Club after serving as a student advocate to more than 500 African American High School students. As a result of observing and researching the behavior and practical needs of African American students, he developed a curriculum and program to address the specific needs of the African American male students. Mr. Dean came to the conclusion, of all the students he represented, it was the African American male who faced the most challenges to reach graduation on time and experienced the most stumbling blocks to become successful beyond high school. Today, The Man Up Club is a non-profit, mentor-leadership organization for minority males. The Man Up Club has a strong focus on academic discipline, building social skills, life skills, civic responsibility, and peer-to-peer accountability through a personal development approach.

The Man Up Club empowers young black males to make positive life choices while preparing them for post-high school education via college or trade school. The Man Up Club offers these young men a safe place to build positive long lasting relationships with mentors, a brotherhood to congregate, as well as facilitated discussions about life challenges, family dynamics, and dealing with the issue of fatherlessness. The goal of the Man Up Club is to equip these young boys and prepare them to become valued, competing members of society.

The Founder

The Founder & Executive Director

Korey “XROSS” Dean Sr. is the founder & Executive Director of The Man Up Club. Korey Dean, Sr. earned his Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Youth Studies (dual major) from the University of Minnesota/Twin Cities. Mr. Dean, aka XROSS is a committed and respected leader in the Twin Cities community. He has credible relationships among millennial and has the pulse of the youth. He is also a national Hip Hop recording artist. Dean and the Man Up Club helped lead the peaceful March in Minneapolis of 15,000 youth in honor of, and justice for, George Floyd, and gave the keynote speech and prayer on the Hennepin Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Mr. Dean has dedicated his life to bringing hope, healing, and opportunity to young people everywhere, especially young men in urban communities. Mr. Dean founded The Man Up Club as a response to the overwhelming need for leadership and mentorship in the lives of young, African-American males and the culture around them.