By DAVID CRUZ

In his first, and presumably, only official visit to the Bronx, President Barack Obama will deliver remarks at Lehman College on Monday, announcing the launch of a nonprofit initiative geared towards young minority men.

The nonprofit, the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, is an offshoot to the White House’s initiative of the same name. It was launched last year as a way to reverse the national trend of young men of color falling behind academically, which can often lead to fewer opportunities. President Obama has consistently pushed education as a gateway towards stability and future success, according to speeches he’s delivered.

The announcement comes two years before President Obama leaves office, where reports suggest he will take a much more involved role with the nonprofit. The White House version of MBK saw $400 million in financial commitments, which was funneled to programs across the country. Likewise, investments will be key in financing some after school and community programs geared towards offering assistance to minority men.

The Bronx has the poorest congressional district in the country and is largely minority, with African Americans making up 43.3 percent of the borough. Academic achievement is extremely poor.

President Obama’s visit marks the first time in nearly 14 years that a sitting U.S. President stopped by the Bronx, the last being President George W. Bush when he threw the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium during the 2001 World Series.

Editor’s Note: The Norwood News will be at Lehman College covering the President’s visit. We will live tweet the event via @CWEBCRUZER. We will have a full story shortly.