Off the field, his more personal passion was founding L.E.A.D. (Launch, Expose, Advise, Direct) whose mission is to empower an at-risk generation to lead and transform their city. Through the year-round Pathway2Empowerment Programming, the organization is inspiring and equipping Black males with the tools they need to live a life of significance. This mission is accomplished through launching student athletes towards educational opportunities required for entry into college athletic programs; exposing teens to service and local enrichment activities in order to build a civically engaged individual; advising players, coaches and parents on the process of effectively supporting dreams of playing baseball on the college level; and directing young men towards their promise by using the historical journey of past African American legends as the road map.
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