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This special celebrates mentoring initiatives and activities of black male celebrities, business entrepreneurs, educators, political and community leaders. Exploring how these men have become mentoring kings. Seeking to discover a solution, we reveal men who have successfully built their careers from the ground up and have reached back to bring the youth along. This program tells in-depth stories of black men who have played a major role (with sizable results in mentoring), that ultimately leads our black youth to making positive contributions in their community.

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Featured Kings

Edward Hennings

Edward Hennings

Edward L. Hennings is a successful award-winning Milwaukee based author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, life coach/mentor and policy reform advocate. After being sentenced to 40 years in prison for first-degree reckless homicide, he was forced to reconsider the legacy and impact of his actions. While incarcerated, he participated in various initiatives to educate and mentor youth, which evoked a passion for speaking to others about his experience and dedication to overcoming adversity.

Walter Mendenhall

Walter Mendenhall

Walter Mendenhall founded the Male Mogul Initiative, a multi-million dollar award-winning nonprofit organization dedicated to community empowerment and mentorship programs for Black and Brown youth. He had a successful career in the NFL as a running back, playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, and Cincinnati Bengals. Having accomplished his lifelong dream of playing in the NFL, Walter developed a deeply rooted desire to empower young men.

Mayor Jaylen Smith

Mayor Jaylen Smith

Jaylen Smith, a native of Earle, Arkansas for 18 years was elected Mayor of the City of Earle, AR in December 2022. Prior to becoming mayor, Smith served as President of Earle High School’s Student Government Association, class president, a member of career and technical student organization entitled Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, and served as President of Student Voice. He is globally recognized as the youngest African American Mayor in the history of the United States Government.

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