From Black Boy to Black Man – Cultivating Identity and Success in Black Youth : guest Steve White
By Lana Reid | April 16, 2025
As part of the Black Men Matter Series, this episode features Steve White—author, mentor, and founder of Hattie’s Child. In “From Black Boy to Black Man,” White shares powerful tools for identity building, academic achievement, entrepreneurship, and reentry support, aiming to empower Black boys to become resilient, confident men equipped for success.
Academics, Critical Thinking & Entrepreneurship
In this episode of “The Male Perspective,” Lana sits down with Steve White—author, Mentor, and the visionary behind Hattie’s Child. His program, “From Black Boy to Black Man,” imparts vital skills including self-esteem, cultural identity, academic success, critical thinking, health and nutrition, financial management, entrepreneurship, media messaging, identifying gifts and talents, and strategic planning for success. He also offers a transformative Prison Reentry Program for Black males, which addresses the fundamental causes of incarceration to help break the cycle of reoffending.
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