BPIRF Educational Programs
Building Legacy Through History, Agriculture, and Community
Today's challenges require rebuilding the structural frameworks of families, communities, and our nation. This isn't simply our rightā€”it's our collective responsibility. While the path forward isn't easy, our commitment remains steadfast: creating meaningful opportunities for younger generations to succeed through connection to history, agriculture, and human relations.
We are dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of the Black West by educating audiences about its untold heroes and connecting communities with today's cowboys and cowgirls. Our historical focus honors forgotten narratives while creating bridges between past and present.
Our agricultural initiatives introduce youth and young adults to career opportunities in agriculture and conservation, highlighting their critical importance to community sustainability and economic development. Through our anti-violence programs, we provide essential social and emotional learning tools, partnering with Anti-Violence Venture to help young people process feelings and respond appropriately to difficult situations without resorting to violence.
By honoring our past, cultivating our resources, and nurturing emotional intelligence, we're building resilient communities ready to face tomorrow's challenges with knowledge, skill, and compassion.
The BPIRF focuses on elevating our youth through the following:
Rodeo for Kidz Sake
A special rodeo for elementary and middle school students, that educates them on the contributions of Black cowboys and cowgirls to rodeo and theĀ American west.Ā
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Self-Awareness ProjectĀ
Provides workshops for fathers, sons, and their mentors exposing them to the emotional intelligence components of self-awareness and self-management.
Show Me MoreAnti-Violence /
Anti-Bullying Initiative
A BPIRF Partnership with the Los Angeles-based "Anti-Violence Ventures" that improves community by teaching anti-violence methods to improve communities.Ā
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Grant - Agriculture Workshops
& Program
Saddle Up with BPIRF - Ridin' High with STEM is a grant funded partnership with the USDA Natural Resourses Conservation Services exposing young people to careers in Agriculture.
Show Me MoreCommunication Skills Program
A program designed to help young people develop strong communication skills necessary for succeeding in the world today. This is a 6 week online course with interactive live virtual sessions. It provides a foundation leading to a more advanced communication skills course.l
Show Me MoreIntroduction to Emotional Intelligence
This mini-course introduces young people to the core emotional intelligence skills required for success in today's workplace:
- Self-Awareness
- Self-Management
- Empathy/Social Awareness
- Relationship Management
