What does it take to change the trajectory of a young man's life? In this powerful episode of Black Men Speak, we sit down with Lewis Spears, founder and executive director of Kismet of Kings, to discuss his remarkable journey from the Booker T. Washington Housing Projects in Jersey City to earning a degree from Harvard—and why he chose to return home to invest in the next generation. Lewis shares how mentorship, education, and intentional leadership have become the foundation of Kismet of Kings, an organization dedicated to empowering young Black men to become confident leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, and community changemakers. Together, we explore the importance of breaking generational cycles, redefining success, and creating spaces where Black boys are seen, challenged, and celebrated.

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