K.I.N.G. Talks Tru Pettigrew, Adam Coleman, and Aaron Carr

K.I.N.G. Founder and President joins us for our #IAMKING series.  Chris opens up about his family history, the actual origins of #lightskinbroussard, healthy black pride, the importance of strong family structure, and how hip hop has been a tool of both empowerment and degradation in the black community.
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Up next in the #IAMKING Series we are honored to have Patrick J. Patterson, MSW, MPH. Patrick is a member of our K.I.N.G. Raleigh Chapter and President of Global Partners for Fathers and Families, LLC.  He has served under both the George W. Bush and Obama administrations leading Marriage & Fatherhood Initiatives. Patrick is an award winning speaker, advocate and influencer of change for fathers, men, boys, and families nationally and internationally. He has a powerful testimony of humble beginnings, challenges and triumphs with his own father, faith, and forgiveness. His journey also includes his inspirational transformation from graduating high school with a 1.3 GPA to earning a Bachelors Degree with honors and two Masters Degrees, all on full scholarship, which motivates students at all levels. Patrick’s life and story are stirring and full of principles that have helped many to find their path to success.  Patrick gets into ALL OF IT with his good friend and our Guest Host Tru Pettigrew. Take a listen. And follow the full #IAMKING campaign on Instagram
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We continue our #IAMKING Series with De'Von Cross. De'Von is the Vice President of our Atlanta Chapter.  De'Von a Registered Nurse and graduate of Morehouse College currently pursuing an advanced degree in Public Health. De'Von's story is truly inspirational. De'Von shares his journey from selling drugs in  Huntsville, Alabama to graduating with a degree in Public Health Morehouse College. We also talk about De'Von's career as a nurse and re-defining what that means for black men. Take a listen. And follow the full #IAMKING campaign on Instagram
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In our next episode of the #IAMKING Series, we hear from Cliff Skeene. Cliff is originally from Jamaica and came to the US when he was 18.  This is one of the more important stories we've told in some time. Take a moment to hear Cliff's experience with the prison, immigration and health care systems in America.  It is a powerful and sobering story about how the consequences of our mistakes are often compounded for marginalized people--and the Grace of God. Take a listen. And follow the full #IAMKING campaign on Instagram
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In our next episode of the #IAMKING Series, we hear from Rob Jones. Rob is a member of K.I.N.G. and the CEO of ESE (Economic Social Empowerment) Strategies. Be prepared to have your mind blown. Rob shares his personal journey of growing up in the inner-city at the height of the crack epidemic to the world of Wall Street and what that taught him about the 'game'.  Rob speaks candidly about the history of race and money in America and what he's doing to what he's doing to help close the wealth gap in the next 50 years. 

In the initial episode of our #IAMKING series, we hear from Steven Stack. Stack is a member of the K.I.N.G. Movement and the President of the K.I.N.G. Charlotte Chapter. Steven shares the story of his grandparents. His passion for financial literacy.  What that means for him as a Black Man in America.  And whether or not his class status has shielded him from what many consider to be the 'black male experience'. Stack answers that questions by opening up about a very eye opening experience in the criminal justice system.