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PBS STEAM Foundation is an IRS 501C3 Tax exempt Non-Profit Organization targeting families of black and brown youth, in developing careers in STEAM. 

Our purpose is to expose and engage black and brown youth. Our mission is to engage, identify and mold black and brown youth visionaries, pioneers, and technopreneurs in STEAM. 

Through our mission PBS STEAM has hosted various events throughout the country which include:

• Khem Fest 1st, 2nd , 3rd , 4th , 5th , 6th , 7th , 8th , 9th, 10th & 11th Annual 
• Wakanda Ball
• “The Future is Black” Afrofuturism Art & Tech Gallery
• P.B.Soldier: Rebels on Decks Skateboard Competition (Newark, & Hoboken, NJ; Seattle, Washington)
• Message N Da Hood (Community Outdoor Movie Theater)
• Do You Have Your Helmet On? (Workshop Series for Pre-College Students)
• Food / Toy Drives
• It’s My Turn to Speak (Teen Summit)

For 12 years  

• Provides the needs for inner city youths to pursue a higher education in  

   the areas of science & technological fields.

•  Becoming a sponsor/funder of the KHEM FEST means affiliating your company with the most unique Comic Con Festival on the planet. KHEM FEST multimedia promotional blitz creates a buzz for the event and achieves exposure for all involved. We are providing  an outlet for you to reach your target audience. 
• The festival is free to attend by the general public is a necessary outlet in an area with very few opportunities for teens, college students, and adults to interact, and your support of this event will allow it to be enjoyed by hundreds. 

• Skill Acquisition and Confidence: Youth gained tangible, marketable skills, moving from consumers to creators of technology. This built immense confidence, with one participant noting, "I didn't just learn to make a game; I learned I could build my own worlds."
• Expanded Horizons and Agency: Field trips and guest speakers demystified college and tech careers. Exposure to successful professionals who shared their cultural background made these paths feel attainable and relevant. Participants now articulate clear, informed aspirations.
• Socio-Emotional Support System: The mentorship component addressed the "whole student." Mentors helped navigate school challenges, family situations, and identity. This consistent, caring guidance reduced feelings of isolation and provided a stable sounding board, improving reported emotional well-being.
• Community Identity and Pride: PBS STEAM and the Khem Fest event have become recognized assets within the Downtown and University Heights neighborhoods. The project cultivated a powerful, positive narrative of innovation and talent inherent to these communities, fostering collective pride and changing external perceptions.