DISTINC University

DISTINC University is an education and training program developed by Life Member Rafael Foster, and was accepted by the National Executive Board, December 5, 2012.

DISTINC University believes that chapters are the lifeline of Men of D.I.S.T.I.N.C., Incorporated; and therefore, each must function with the utmost effectiveness in performing various services for the community and personal development of its members. We are committed to excellence in training chapters and officers in the fundamental skills necessary to run an effective chapter within the Men of D.I.S.T.N.C., Incorporated. We believe that by clearly identifying and understanding the roles and responsibilities of each chapter officer that the member will be able to perform his duties and responsibilities to best of his ability in service and leadership. We further believe that providing the necessary resources for planning, implementing, and evaluating chapter programs that our community outreach and personal development will be enhanced and uplifting.

Project Red

This collaborative project is designed to provide advice, support, advocacy, education, motivation and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, and sexual health for men of the LGBTQ+ community. Designed to provide men with current and accurate information about prevention and inclusion, Project RED consists of a series of workshops and informational sessions conducted by Men of D.I.S.T.I.N.C., Incorporated brothers.

Operation V.E.A.P.

Voter Education and Access Project

A civic initiative of Men of D.I.S.T.I.N.C., Incorporated

Operation V.E.A.P. is Men of D.I.S.T.I.N.C., Inc.’s national civic engagement initiative designed to educate, empower, and mobilize our communities—particularly Black gay, bisexual, and same-gender-loving men of color—to take an active role in the democratic process.

Rooted in our commitment to social impact and equity, Operation V.E.A.P. focuses on:

• Voter Education: Providing accessible, nonpartisan information on voting rights, policy issues, and civic responsibility;
• Voter Registration & Access: Increasing voter turnout by promoting registration drives, mail-in ballot awareness, and voting plan support;
• Community Engagement: Hosting town halls, virtual panels, and forums that uplift LGBTQ+ voices of color in politics and leadership;
• Service Integration: Allowing chapter participation in VEAP-related events to count toward community service hours, reinforcing activism as a core tenet of our mission.