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Youth Empowerment & Violence Prevention Advocate | Leading Change with The Reign Project, as Featured on Fox News 📸 📰

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Thank you again @fox32chicago for having us on yesterday to talk about the four year anniversary of the Reign Project and our upcoming Power Workshop for young men. Check out the interview with our co-founder LaTonya Darden and learn more about the work we do. If you would like to sign up your son, nephew, or grandson.. go to www.Thereignproject.org by @thereignprojectnfp

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There’s something powerful about doing the work YOURSELF.

Today, I received my Nonprofit Management Training Program Completion Certificate from DePaul University, and this one means a little more to me.

I’m grateful to the United Way Chicago Bridge Builders Fund for investing in my growth and providing the funding that made this opportunity possible. But one thing I’ve learned along this journey is this:

Opportunities can be given. Doors can be opened. Resources can be provided. But nobody can do the WORK for you.

When you put in the hours, show up, learn, grow, ask the questions, and complete the assignment, the EXPERIENCE belongs to YOU. The knowledge belongs to YOU. And nobody can rewrite the story later and tell you what they “made” you or what they “did” for you.

I’m building The Reign Project with intention, and I will continue investing in becoming a stronger leader for the people and communities we serve.

Another certificate earned. Another level unlocked. And another reminder:

Do the work so well that your RECEIPTS speak for themselves.

#NonprofitLeadership #NonprofitManagement #DePaulUniversity #ChicagoBridgeBuilders #unitedway by @thereignprojectnfp

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Every Tuesday, 16 young people choose to SHOW UP, LEARN, and LEAD and that brings me more joy than I can explain!

Tonight’s Reign Next Leadership Training focused on what it really means to become an Executive Director and, more importantly, what it means to be a LEADER.

Leadership isn’t just a title. It’s integrity, accountability, decision-making, showing up for others, and understanding the responsibility that comes with being in charge.

Watching these young people ask questions, participate, challenge themselves, and begin seeing themselves as future executives is EVERYTHING to me.

I’m not just teaching a class, I’m preparing the next generation to take a seat at the table… and eventually, RUN THE TABLE. 👏🏽🔥

This is succession planning in REAL TIME.

Reign Next. Because they’re not waiting on the future, they ARE the future.

#ReignNext #TheReignProject #YouthLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #CreatingSolutionsNotExcuses by @thereignprojectnfp

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Pivoting while waiting for your dream job.. part 2 #thereignproject #reignnext #leadership #marketing by @thereignprojectnfp

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REIGN NEXT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | LEARNING TO PIVOT!

Tonight, we talked about a life lesson every young person needs to understand: Your first job may not be your dream job, and THAT’S OKAY!

Graduation doesn’t always mean stepping directly into your chosen career. Sometimes you have to work jobs you never imagined, gain experience, build connections, and develop skills along the way.

We discussed the importance of learning to PIVOT, staying focused, and understanding that every opportunity can be a stepping stone toward your bigger goals.

Your journey may not look exactly how you planned, but that doesn’t mean you’re not making progress!

The goal isn’t to start at the top. It’s to keep climbing!

Creating Solutions, Not Excuses!

#ReignNext #TheReignProject #YouthLeadership #careerreadiness #learningtopivot by @thereignprojectnfp

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Tonight we officially completed our FIRST Youth Leadership class!

16 young leaders from across Chicago and the suburbs showed up at 7PM ready to LEARN! They participated, asked questions, shared their thoughts, and stayed engaged the entire time.

I thought getting teenagers excited about a 7PM class might be tricky… but THEY DID THAT!

This is only the beginning. Leadership is loading…

#ReignNext #YouthLeadership #TheReignProject #YoungLeaders #CreatingSolutionsNotExcuses by @thereignprojectnfp

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THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS IS READY TO REIGN!

On September 15, 2026, our INAUGURAL Reign Next Leadership Cohort officially begins!

For six weeks, our young leaders will be challenged to grow, think differently, develop professionally, and learn what it truly means to LEAD.

And you already know—we need that P.E.P. in their step!
Presence. Effort. Proactivity.

But we’re not stopping with Cohort 1!

Registration for Cohort 2 opens November 2, 2026!

Are YOU ready to be NEXT?

Learn it. Practice it. Earn it. Lead it. Teach it forward.

#ReignNext #TheReignProject #BringYourPEP #LeadershipDevelopment #CreatingSolutionsNotExcuses by @thereignprojectnfp

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21 days ago

This afternoon 16 youth decided to join the Reign Leadership Training Program, where I will prepare them to take over @thereignprojectnfp. Thank you to my workforce development coach @simplytasharay for always stepping in and helping me with all my crazy ideas since college, I so appreciate you! The Reign Project is excited about all of these youth future.. stay tuned for something great! #ReignLeads #thereignproject #creatingsolutionsnotexcuses #reignleadership by @thereignprojectnfp

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👑 IT’S YOUR TURN TO REIGN… AND LEAD! 👑

The Reign Project is excited to introduce REIGN NEXT LEADERSHIP, a new leadership opportunity created for young people ages 16–24 who are ready to step up, use their voice, develop their skills, and help shape what comes NEXT! 🔥

We’re looking for the next generation of leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, decision-makers, and changemakers.

Want to know what Reign Next Leadership is all about? Join our Virtual Informational Session!

📅 Saturday, August 29th
⏰ 12:00 PM
💻 Zoom
🎯 Ages 16–24

Come learn about the vision, leadership opportunities, expectations, and how YOU can become part of the next chapter of The Reign Project.

This isn’t about sitting on the sidelines.

We want young people at the table.
We want young people making decisions.
We want young people LEADING. 👑

📧 Email thereignproject7@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link.

The next generation isn’t waiting for their turn.
Their turn is NOW.

#ReignNextLeadership #TheReignProject #YouthLeadership #YouthLed #nextgenerationleaders taken in Chicago, Illinois by @thereignprojectnfp

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Brunch with some of the youth staff.. we discussed senior year, politics, resumes, and how covid affected them.. stay tuned for some great things from these young people.. #thereignproject #youthprogramming #mentoring taken in 2036 S Michigan by @thereignprojectnfp

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Thank you to @akamchicago and City of Chicago for allowing The Reign Project to work with the youth of Chicago for the 3rd year in a row.. I never take these opportunities for granted! taken in Mae District Event Venue by @thereignprojectnfp

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