Rickie Clark, executive director of My Brother’s Keeper, joins Ty Stimpson to share how growing up on the South Side of Chicago shaped his lifelong commitment to young people. From becoming a father at a young age to leaving Chicago for Jarvis Christian College, Rickie reflects on the experiences that changed the trajectory of his life and why he has spent decades giving young people the exposure, mentorship, and guidance he wishes he had growing up.

Rickie discusses his journey from earning a mathematics degree and tutoring students to working in juvenile justice, alternative education, and youth development. He explains how My Brother’s Keeper in Fort Worth built brotherhood, accountability, historical knowledge, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, academic achievement, and community involvement into its approach to mentoring young ...