. >> it took takes a look at men of color but particularly african americans david johnsan is a toweringure who came from the white house to look for ways to improve lives of young averagin american men the first stop was oakland high. there, he talked to students about what they need to succeed. >> the role of supporting each of our students requires all hands on deck. >> it's part of the president's my brother's keeper initiative. the mayor invited to help promote it. it will support local programs that will help young men get ahead. downedations are committed to the plan. barry williams says it's encouraging to be heard. >> a report found african american men were worse off than any other group in oakland, and victims of the most crimes committed there. john says people have to start looking at them as productive individuals. >> john says many need mentors. >> if each of us would take time to wrap our arms around young people, encourage them, expose them to things they've not seen before, we'd chip away at the programs. >> he says his mentor held him accountable for coming to school.