Developing Noblemen Academy (D.N.A.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Memphis, Tennessee serving minority boys between the ages of 8-17 years old. Since 2017, we have been taking impressionable boys and developing them into well-rounded young men. Men we believe will make positive contributions locally, nationally and globally.

MISSION

Dedicated to instilling decorum, equipping through education, and inspiring with mentor ship, our organization supports minority adolescent and teenage boys through four programs including Character Building, Professional Development, Financial Literacy, and Health & Wellness.

VALUES

The values held by Developing Noblemen Academy embody our commitment to our mission and our vision for future generations of minority men.

• We believe a boy becomes a man before he becomes an adult.Manhood is marked by preparation, not age.
• We believe education is a lifelong endeavor.Educated is the man whose thirst for knowledge can’t be quenched.
• We believe etiquette is not a gender trait.The honor code of the gentleman has stood the test of time.
• We believe well-being is a state of mind and body.Permanency is the gift men should aim to give their sons.