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Traffic Jam 2025 Conference: Ottawa, Canada
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📅 February 19-21, 2025
📍 Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, Ottawa, Canada
102 Greenview Avenue Ottawa, ON K29B 8J8 Canada
Armand King will be a keynote speaker at Traffic Jam 2025, a transformative three-day event dedicated to empowering boys, men, 2SLGBTQ+, and Indigenous survivors of human trafficking. This event is a milestone for Armand as he visits Canada for the first time to share his journey and insights on overcoming barriers and achieving meaningful change.
🔗 Register below on Eventbrite.com
18th Annual Young Men's Leadership Conference: Spring Valley, CA
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📅 March 8, 2025 | 8:15 AM – 2:45 PM
📍 Monte Vista High School, Spring Valley, CA
3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
For the 4th year in a row, Armand King will present at this FREE conference aimed at empowering young men in grades 6-12. Attendees can look forward to motivational workshops, engaging speakers, and a unique Tie Drive initiative.
What to Expect:
✅ Inspiring workshops
✅ Free breakfast & lunch
✅ Prizes & giveaways
🔗 Register at b2blc.org
2025 ELECT Conference: Lancaster, PA
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📅 March 11-13, 2025
📍 Eden Resort & Suites, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
222 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
Excited to announce that Armand King will present on "Nurturing the Brilliance of At-Risk Youth" at the ELECT Conference. This event is tailored for educators, social workers, and youth service providers dedicated to empowering expectant and parenting teens.
🔗 Register using the link below
Raising the Future Conference: Riverside, CA
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📅 March 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Riverside City College, Riverside, CA
4800 Magnolia Ave,
Riverside, CA 92506
Join us for an incredible day of empowerment, free resources, and inspiration! Armand King will be a keynote speaker alongside Leon Logothetis, sharing insights to uplift youth and families. The event will feature:
Adult Workshops:
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Advocating for your youth
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Healing generational trauma
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Parenting in the modern era
Youth Workshops:
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Digital content creation
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Mentoring through music
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NextGen tech and AI
🎶 Live music, giveaways, and free food!
🔗 Register or reserve a booth below on Eventbrite.com
Reentry 2025: "Wholistic" Approach to Reentry Conference: Little Rock, AR
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📅 April 6-9, 2025
📍 Robinson Center, Little Rock, Arkansas
426 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72201
Armand King will discuss strategies from The Cheat Code, a guide to successfully completing probation and parole. This event will gather 400 attendees and 25 expert speakers to tackle critical reentry challenges and solutions.
Key Focus Areas:
✅ Workforce development
✅ Lived experiences
✅ Veteran reentry issues
🔗 Register using the link below for thenarp.org
Join the Authors of The Cheat Code on Tour!
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We’re thrilled to announce that the authors of The Cheat Code, Armand King and Jonas Royster, are going on tour! This powerful guide, designed to help individuals successfully navigate probation and parole, is making waves in reentry communities across the country. As co-author Armand King puts it: “This isn’t just a book – it’s a vital guide to empower lives. It’s a tool every probation officer, parole officer, and reentry organization needs.” Don’t miss your chance to meet the authors, hear their insights, and learn how The Cheat Code can help change lives. Check out our upcoming events and join us on this impactful journey!
4th Annual Juneteenth Charity Golf Tournament: Hosted by San Diego Black Golfers Association
We are excited to share highlights from the 4th Annual Juneteenth Charity Golf Tournament, a truly remarkable day filled with fun, connection, and purpose! Walk With Me Impact was honored to be selected as one of this year’s beneficiaries alongside Mandate Project Impact, with both programs dedicated to empowering youth and building stronger futures.
This year’s tournament was not just a day of exciting competitions—like Hole-in-One, Long Drive, and Closest to the Pin contests—but also a celebration of community. Participants enjoyed delicious meals, refreshing drinks, and exciting prizes throughout the event. For those unable to attend in person, generous sponsors ensured their support was felt, empowering young leaders and reinforcing the spirit of giving.
Thanks to the incredible contributions from this tournament, Walk With Me Impact is one step closer to realizing our groundbreaking documentary, RAISED. This powerful film will explore youth trauma, adult terror, and the far-reaching impact of toxic urban street culture. Your support is fueling our vision and helping to create meaningful change.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, participated, or supported in spirit. Your involvement means the world, and we look forward to continuing this journey together! Stay tuned for more updates—and enjoy this short video of memorable moments from the event!
Youth Hip Hop Leadership Symposium: FREE EVENT
On June 1, 2024, Walk With Me Impact hosted an incredible free event with KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy in San Diego, CA. From 12 PM to 4 PM, the academy buzzed with leadership, empowerment, and fun. Here’s a glimpse of the day’s highlights (to view click the video above).
Planting Seeds Mentoring Coloring Book: Successful Kickstarter Campaign
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that we have surpassed our goal in preparation for the November 2024 release of our "Planting Seeds Youth Mentoring Coloring Book"! Thanks to your incredible support, Walk With Me Impact has reached another significant milestone in our mission to provide impactful tools for youth mentorship. Click the video to learn more about 'Planting Seeds Mentoring Coloring Book.'
Young Men's Leadership Conference: Embrace the Destination
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Watch as Armand King, a renowned mentor and community leader, captivates a room full of aspiring youths and advocates at the 17th Annual Young Men's Leadership Conference at Mount Miguel High School, an event organized by Brother 2 Brother. This dynamic session features a unique and powerful fusion of speech and music, where Armand's impactful words are interspersed with the compelling rap performances of his mentee, Barrzo. Together, they deliver a poignant message on the critical importance of aligning loyalties with positive pursuits and steering clear of paths that lead to death and jail. This not-to-be-missed presentation underscores the power of making right choices and the role of positive influence in shaping futures. Experience the energy, the inspiration, and the call to action that resonated with young hearts and minds, igniting a spark for change and positive growth. Tune in to witness a life-changing moment at a pivotal event dedicated to nurturing young leaders.
Birth of Brilliance: Don't Just Think...Feel
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Join Armand King in this insightful YouTube short clip from the virtual conference, 'Birth of Brilliance', where he delves into the crucial topic of 'Cultural Competence in Mentorship: Understanding and Honoring Diversity'. In this engaging session, Armand highlights the vital role of cultural awareness and sensitivity in effective mentorship. He discusses how understanding diverse backgrounds and perspectives is not just a responsibility, but a necessity in fostering truly impactful and meaningful mentoring relationships. This clip is a must-watch for anyone interested in mentorship, diversity, and cultivating brilliance through inclusivity and cultural understanding. Dive into this brief yet powerful excerpt for a glimpse into a training session that is both enlightening and essential for mentors in today's diverse world.
Facebook Live Session: Parenting with Purpose
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Join us for an enlightening Virtual Townhall on "Parenting At-Risk Young Men". A virtual forum on raising at risk boys.
This is a unique opportunity to dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of parenting at-risk young men. The conversation will be enriched with:
- 🎤 Live Experiences from those directly impacted
- 🧠 Insights from Experts in the field
- 💬 Stories and Strategies from Parents themselves
- 🤝 Contributions from Organizations dedicated to aiding parents
This Townhall aims to create a collaborative space where professionals can share knowledge, strategies, and support each other in the vital work of guiding and nurturing young men towards positive futures.
Don't miss out!
Date: Dec. 17th, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM PT
Location: Facebook Live Virtual Event
Facebook Live Session: Curriculum Information Session for Parents
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This curriculum aimed at helping save at risk male youth can be used by parents as well as organizations.
Tune in to Walk With Me Impact, live Facebook session where we'll present parents with an information on how to utilize the Walk With Me Impact Curriculum for for their young men in a home-based setting.
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We will walk through a description of the books used in the curriculum.
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Introduce parents to easy to use visual aids to help them mentor and educate their youth.
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Answer any questions that you may have about the curriculum
Don't miss out!
Date: Nov. 14, 2023
Time: 03:00 PM PT
Location: Facebook Live
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