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TOPIC: Conversation with Kareem Hines about Empowering Youth

 

In this episode of Conversations in Focus, Bryan Hudson interviews Kareem Hines, founder, president, and mentor of New Breed of Youth, also known as New B.O.Y. 

A major theme of the conversation was the power of transformational relationships. Hines emphasized that pain and trauma “travel,” meaning young people in Harlem, Indianapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other cities may face similar struggles, even if their accents or regions differ. He said youth need more than labels, statistics, and assumptions—they need adults who will build real relationships, listen, guide, motivate, educate, and respond to trauma.

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The conversation also addressed misconceptions about young Black and brown men. Hines challenged stereotypes that they lack respect, do not care about education, are prone to violence, or only aspire to sports and entertainment. Instead, he described them as creative, intelligent, resilient, and in need of exposure, structure, consistency, accountability, and vision.

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New B.O.Y. programs include mentoring, sports, boxing, martial arts, tutoring, school-based mentoring, a recording studio, youth podcasting, entrepreneurship, college tours, field trips, family engagement, and community events. Hines emphasized that the program is not only for system-involved youth but for any young person ages 6 to 18 who wants guidance, support, and a positive environment.
The discussion also highlighted the work of Hines’ wife, Chrystal Hines, who leads the Inner Beauty Mentoring Program for girls. Hines stressed that girls and young women also need attention, resources, and support, and that their challenges are often overlooked.

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Kareem Hine's website: https://www.newboy.org

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