Black Men of Measure:  Men Who Shaped The Blueprint

The Black Men of Measure—Baby Boomers like my father—built on the foundations laid by those who came before. 

Born roughly between 1946 and 1964, they were the skilled laborers, thinkers, visionaries, and community builders who set the standard for integrity, service, and measured leadership in their families, workplaces, and neighborhoods.

They worked with purpose, courage, and discipline—often quietly, often unseen—to define what it meant to be a Black man of measure in their time. Their choices, actions, and values created a living blueprint for the generations that followed.

This page honors their vision, their labor, and their lives. Each snapshot is a recognition of the paths they carved, the principles they embodied, and the enduring legacy they shaped—a legacy that continues to inspire, guide, and challenge those who come after them.