Plantations to Prisons: A Mayor's Take on Systemic Issues with Mayor Torrance Harvey

In this powerful episode of RightNOWLeaders, we delve into the 2026 MBK Symposium at the Westchester County Center. Mayor Torrance Harvey of Newburgh, New York, joins us for a candid conversation about his journey from growing up in public housing to becoming an educator and a two-term elected official. Throughout this interview, Mayor Harvey discusses his life's work rooted in the My Brother's Keeper movement, emphasizing the critical importance of mentoring young men of color. We explore the systemic challenges facing urban youth, including the 'school-to-prison pipeline' narrative and the impact of the New Jim Crow.