Breakfast and Beyond

A free family experience where kids cook, families connect, and Black history comes alive through food, fun, and interactive learning!

Breakfast & Beyond A Thanksgiving Celebration of Family, Food, History & Community Breakfast & Beyond is a free, family-centered experience created Wacth Me Grow Inc., Raising Black Boys to Become Great Men, and the Lady Echelon Project, Inc. to bring children, parents, caregivers, and community together around a shared table — where good food becomes a doorway to history, connection, learning, and celebration. Designed for boys and girls ages 5 and up, children must attend with a parent or caregiver. This special gathering will feature Raising Black Boys to Become Great Men (RBB) youth putting their skills into action as they help prepare, cook, plate, and serve breakfast to families and guests with the guidance and culinary skills taught by Greens, Wings & Healthier Things culinary, catering, and nutrition educators. Afterward, we’ll sit down together, enjoy a meal, and create space for meaningful conversation, laughter, and learning. This special Thanksgiving celebration will also honor the 60th Anniversary of the Black Panther Party, recognizing the history, community service, leadership, and legacy of the organization and its commitment to supporting families and communities. Through age-appropriate storytelling and interactive activities, children and adults will have opportunities to explore Black history, community leadership, cultural pride, and the power of coming together to create change. Come for the breakfast. Stay for the experience. Families can expect: 🍳 A breakfast prepared and served by RBB youth 📚 Interactive Black history and cultural learning 🖤 A celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Black Panther Party 🎨 Hands-on activities for children and families 👨🏾‍👩🏾‍👧🏾‍👦🏾 Family connection and intergenerational conversation 🌱 Opportunities to learn, connect, and build community 🤝🏾 A welcoming space for families, neighbors, and community partners ❤️ A shared meal centered around gratitude, history, and belonging And this is only the beginning. Breakfast & Beyond will launch a new series of family experiences continuing throughout 2027, creating recurring opportunities for children and families to gather around food, culture, history, entrepreneurship, wellness, community, and learning. Free for Families. Powered by Community. There is no cost to attend. We believe every child and family should have access to meaningful experiences like this regardless of their ability to pay. For those who are able, we welcome voluntary donations and community sponsorships from businesses, corporations, philanthropists, foundations, and individuals who believe in investing in children, families, Black history, and stronger communities. Your support helps us keep these experiences free and create more opportunities for children to learn, lead, serve, and grow. Bring your family. Pull up a chair…