What is KBK?

Knights Building Knights (KBK)® is a leadership development and success collaborative designed to support male students, particularly African American/Black, as they navigate and advance through high school. KBK strives to develop a brotherhood amongst participants to support and cultivate an experience of academic, social, and developmental excellence.

Mission: The KBK Foundation will create a relatable space for historically marginalized males to unlock excellence while developing unapologetic cultural pride and increasing academic achievement.

Vision: The KBK Foundation will cultivate distinguished, well-rounded males of color within historically marginalized communities that are prepared for life in a diverse world.

The Knights Building Knights “KBK” Foundation® Inc. is the 501(c)(3) entity that operates the KBK student organization, which partners with school districts and individual schools to support scholars. It is an independently led non-profit organization that is in no way governed by any specific public, private, or charter school system.

Mr. Randy B. Stitt, MSM is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the founding Executive Director of the KBK Foundation. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations and African American Studies from East Carolina University (ECU), as well as a Master of Science in Management degree from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Belk College of Business. He is currently completing his Ed.D. in School Administration and Supervision at Liberty University. Mr. Stitt is a NC licensed educator in the areas of Secondary Social Studies, Marketing Education, and Business Information Technology.

His unique experiences include secondary and higher education, corporate, and non-profit spaces, all considering a multicultural and intergenerational approach. Aside from his work in education, he is a fervent proponent of leadership education for youth, exemplified by his service as Founder and Chair of the Knights Building Knights Foundation. Mr. Stitt serves the East Charlotte community as a school administrator within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Meet Our Executive Director

FAQs

  • No, KBK is not a club. Knights Building Knights is a non-profit organization that originated as a school-based social justice initiative. It is now a community-based organization that supports students throughout the Charlotte region through programming and school chapters.

  • Male students who identify as Black/African American are eligible to apply to KBK cohorts.

  • While there is no GPA requirement to be considered during the KBK application process, KBK scholars are required to maintain a 2.5 GPA each semester to avoid academic probation.

  • If your school has a chapter of KBK, you will join that cohort of students. If your school does not yet have a chapter, you are still able to join as a general member.

  • Students interested in KBK must first apply during the application period. The selection committee then selects students who are invited to the final round interview.

  • The participation fee for KBK is $500 for the academic year. This fee covers scholar uniforms, program materials, and social events.This fee is typically supplemented by scholar fundraising efforts.

Donate