E67 | Gangbanger to Executive Director: How a Nerdy Black Kid Raised Millions—Khafre Jay

He says he was the nerdiest black kid and got beat up 13 times as a result. Frustrated, Khafre Jay had his own gang by the time he got to high school. Like many kids, especially those of color, he “found his way” from the wrong people. His life changed for the better when a principal let him into an art school.Listen in as Khafre tells Jonaed how he left gang-life behind, uses his love of music as a tool for his activism and opted-out of college although he was three semesters away from finishing.Here's how to get in touch and/or support Khafre:LinkedInKhafreJay.comTwitterInstagramFacebookHip Hop For Change 501(c)(3)WebsiteBecome a Monthly Donor to Hip Hop For ChangeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInBooks & Resources mentioned in this podcast:The History of White People, Nell PainterKnow What I Mean?, Michael Eric DysonThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast or subscribe to our Patreon.Want to get in touch with NoDegree?Listen to more podcast episodes hereFollow and/or connect with our CEO Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedInFollow NoDegree on LinkedIn,  Facebook , Instagram and TwitterRemember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com. Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonaed Connect with us on social media!- Instagram: @nodegreecareers- TikTok: @nodegree Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, or drop us a review on Apple Podcast. Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at NoDegree.com.