Activism

Fringe Benefits Of Education (F.B.O.E.)

Vigalantee is the co-founder of the Fringe Benefits Of Education (F.B.O.E.), a program geared towards empowering young people around the Kansas City in achieving their dreams. Recognizing a noticeable gap in resources available for young men in the 17 to 22 age demographic, Fringe Benefits of Education networks to provide scholarship opportunities and support groups. To date, the program has also been endowed with a $10,000 grant from Kansas City Kansas Community College.

No Jangle Movement

Vigalantee pioneered the No Jaangle Movement, a social consciousness movement that challenges young people to combat the stigma of “bojangling,” a negative stereotype that haunts most minority youths. With the No Jaangle Movement, Vigalantee hopes to motivate folks to realize ignorance isn’t a component of success. Vigalantee formed an alliance with a collection of gifted teachers, students, and talented volunteers to help young people establish financial stability, network with community contacts, and gain a sense of purpose. “It means never compromising who you are, and realizing that you don’t have to be ignorant to be successful. It also means respecting and recognizing those who’ve walked before you, taking the black face of shame off, combating “Bojangling”.