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Meet The Mentors

Helping young people stay on track.

Lavar Ball

LaVar Christopher Ball, who is an American Businessman and former professional football player of the NFL. He is also the father of three basketball players, a professional trainer, a presenter for the docu-series aired on Facebook’s Watch called “Ball in the Family.”

Dwayne Bryant

Dwayne Bryant is CEO of Inner Vision International, Inc. For over 22 years, Inner Vision International, Inc. (IVI) has empowered individuals from 3rd – 12th grade, college/universities and Corporate America to recognize their value as societal contributors and global citizens.

Willie Moore Jr.

As a nationally syndicated Radio host, Speaker, and best-selling Author, Willie Moore Jr. has proven that innate charisma, abundant creativity, and a passion for empowerment can translate in the faith-based community and the general market.

Opal Lee

For over 40 years, Mrs. Opal Lee, along with the help of many others, has strived every year to keep and expand the celebration of our “Day of Freedom” June 19, 1865 (Juneteenth) when slaves in Texas found out they were free.

Christopher Gude

Christopher Gude, is an Area Vice President for the Western Market Area. After working two summers as a college intern and State Farm agent team member, Christopher began his State Farm career in and consistently moved up the corporate ranks.

Kamau Murray

Kamau Murray is the founder of the XS Tennis and Education Foundation. Kamau participated in Chicago Park District tennis programs as a child and subsequently was awarded a tennis scholarship to Florida A&M University where he received a full scholarship earning his BA and MBA.

Korey “XROSS” Dean Sr.

orey “XROSS” Dean Sr. is the founder & Executive Director of The Man Up Club, a 501c3 non - profit mentor leadership organization for African American males ages 12-24. Korey Dean, Sr. earned his Bachelor of Science with a dual degree in Sociology and Youth Studies from the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities.)

Mr. Charles Geter

Mr. Charles Geter, Brigade Recruiting Officer, MAJ, US Army (Retired) was a recruiting Operations Specialist for 4th Brigade ROTC (SC to DE and WV) since 2004; he has managed efforts to market to, identify, and recruit young people to become commissioned Officers in the United States Army (Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard).

Dr. Ian SMith

Dr. Ian Smith

Dr. Ian Smith is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling books, SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, BLAST THE SUGAR OUT, The Clean 20, THE ANCIENT NINE, CLEAN & LEAN and eleven other books with millions of copies in print.

justin kimpson

Justin Kimpson

Justin Kimpson is national program manager of Ford Motor Company Fund’s Men of Courage program that has advanced positive narratives of Black men through grassroots initiatives in communities throughout the United States.

jalen rose

Jalen Rose

Current ABC/ESPN analyst and former 13-year NBA star, Jalen Rose continues to show his versatility in the broadcast booth, in the entertainment world and as a philanthropist.

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Hill Harper

Hill Harper is a humanitarian, an award-winning actor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, health and wellness ambassador/educator and philanthropist.

Lamman Rucker

Lamman Rucker is an Actor, Educator, Activist and Entrepreneur who’s career platform has been used to influence, educate and ignite communities through artistic and academic innovation.

Marc H Morial

Marc H. Morial is President and CEO of the National Urban League, the nation's largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization.

Rev. Dr. Howard - John Wesley

Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley is the exciting, gifted and anointed senior pastor of the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) in Alexandria, VA.

PERCY 'MASTER P' MILLER

Proud New Orleans native and Hip-Hop mogul, Percy ‘Master P’ Miller channeled his fearless spirit into a remarkable youth charity foundation called Team HOPE NOLA.

ANTHONY FLYNN

Newly appointed Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. Now he’s opened a new front by yanking the credentials of the W.Post...

CJ STEWART

Former Chicago Cubs Outfielder, C.J. Stewart earned recognition on the field as being one of the top baseball player development professionals in the country

Tim King

Tim King is founder, President and CEO of Urban Prep Academies, a nonprofit organization operating a network of public college-prep boys’ schools and related programs aimed at promoting college success.

Danny Bakewell

For 35 years, Danny Bakewell served as President and CEO of the Brotherhood Crusade, a 50-year old grassroots organization with a vision of providing human and social services.

Derrick Hill

Managing Partner at HillChase LLC, Derrick helps develop and manage successful and sustainable non-profit organizations

Michael Smith

Executive Director of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance and Director of Youth Opportunity Programs at the Obama Foundation

Chris Paul

#3 Houston Rockets Point Guard and Founder of CP3 Basketball Academy, an organization that provides skill development, basketball education and leadership opportunities for young athletes of all skill levels

Ernest L. Frohm, III

Founder of Frohm’s Martial Arts (FMA) and Frohm’s Martial Arts Foundation, a progressive non-profit school that is committed to creating and empowering leaders in and for our community through the ways of American Karate.

Ben Crump

Founder of Ben Crump Law has handled many high-profile civil rights cases, including those involving the tragic deaths of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and Corey Jones. He is a frequent contributor to Time, and has published several high-profile articles that address some of the civil rights issues we face today.

Donald Jackson

Don Jackson is one of the country’s most successful television and media entrepreneurs. His Chicago-based, Central City Productions, has produced, marketed and syndicated television shows for nearly a half-century, with many of the shows becoming bedrock programming for African-American audiences.

Louis Carr

Louis Carr has generated 8 billion dollars in revenue over his 33-year career at BET Networks. He is the only African American to head up national sales for a major cable company. Serving as the President of Media Sales, Carr has transformed some of the biggest brands in the United States.

Wyclef Jean

The music that Wyclef Jean has written, performed, and produced — both as a solo superstar and as founder and guiding member of the Fugees — has been a consistently powerful, pop cultural force for over two decades.

Jonathan McReynolds

Jonathan McReynolds is a Dove Award-winning and Grammy and Stellar Award-nominated gospel singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Chicago, IL. At just 28, Jonathan’s music has grown from dorm rooms to Christian music’s biggest stages over the course of three full length albums.

Dr. Dale Okorodudu

To develop tomorrow's leaders in medicine; that's his purpose! Dale Okorodudu, MD is the author of How to Raise a Doctor and Premed Mondays. He is also the founder of DiverseMedicine.com and Black Men in White Coats.

Jermaine Lawrence Anderson

In recent years, Jermaine Lawrence Anderson Enterprises and its founder have educated and empowered many clients and businesses alike to discover their purpose as they journey to achieve personal and professional success.

Darrell Caldwell

Darrell Caldwell is the CEO/Executive Director of Why We Can't Wait, Inc., whose mission is to empower and develop youth/teens in underserved communities. We also will serve families, improving parent involvement and combat growing health disparities.

Captain Lee

Captain Alexander Lee is a South Carolina State University Alumnus, a native of Pamplico, South Carolina who is a Captain in the Logistics branch of the US Army. He’s the Assistant Professor of Military Science at NC A&T and is also the Battalion Training Operations Officer.

What is Mentoring Kings?

Mentoring Kings showcases the narrative of black men as they are known in their communities.

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