Cultivating a village to support young Black men and boys in St. Louis

EPISODE · Sep 30, 2022 · 19 MIN

Cultivating a village to support young Black men and boys in St. Louis

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Black men and boys are often blamed for rising crime in St. Louis, including the current “Kia Boyz” trend linked to hundreds of car thefts in the region. But lack of resources is a key factor, says Sean Joe, founder and Principal Director of HomeGrown StL. Joe joins the show to discuss the need for greater support for young Black men and boys. We also hear from Kaelan Mayfield, a former worker at a juvenile detention facility, who shares his experience trying to help young people at risk for recidivism.

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Cultivating a village to support young Black men and boys in St. Louis

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