On Empowerment
Frederick Douglass said that “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”
There’s a young man in Albany, Georgia that I’ve been watching rise for about a year now. His name is King Randall and he lives up to his name. At the young age of 21, he is making moves in the black community that even his community doesn’t believe could be possible. He is building something that began as a dream in his own home to a fully functioning boarding school for young men, focusing on self-sufficiency, accountability, literacy, and marketable skills. In his community, in dire need of strong leadership, he is leading the way in building strong men and minds. They are currently working on outfitting their new physical building, developing the curriculum and reviewing applications to accept 400 students.
I am so grateful that he took the time to share his story, his vision and to speak with me on empowerment. King is the real deal and he is doing the hard work. I want to be more like King.
High Points:
The greatest privilege a young man can have: Self control
Greatest obstacle he sees in his community: Literacy & Self Confidence
Story behind why King started the school and who inspired his own unstoppable mindset
Importance of strong positive habits
Ideal students for the school - Grades 6-12
The school, how it’s being funded, who is involved and what he’s working to build
King’s ideas for building strong, self-reliant men
Important links to learn more about the school, support the school or connect with King
School Website - The X For Boys