Studies show that Black male students who have a Black male teacher or mentor have better academic outcomes.
Wednesday’s special edition of “Closer Look with Rose Scott” was a themed show focusing on the mentoring of young Black boys.
Show host Rose Scott spoke with several guests, including former professional athletes who exemplify the transformative power of mentorship through their athletic-based programs.
L.E.A.D. Center For Youth provides year-round programming that focuses on academics, athletics, civic engagement and commerce to middle and high school students. Rose talks with the organization’s cofounders, CJ and Kelli Stewart, and L.E.A.D. youth ambassadors Trevon Wilbourn and Jahliel Callahan. They discuss the ambassador program and ongoing efforts to equip youth with tools and resources to be successful.
Rose then talks with Walt Harris, a LaGrange native, a retired NFL Pro Bowler and the founder of the mentorship initiative Huddle 27. Harris discusses the impact of Huddle 27’s football camps and how the program is teaching Black male youth about leadership, career and athletic development.
