Ray Lewis on Meeting Trump, Jim Brown's Mentorship, and Helping Black Communities

Friendship with Wes Moore

• 🤝 Ray Lewis met Wes Moore in Baltimore in 1996 and has maintained contact since.
• ✨ Lewis describes Moore's energy as incredible, his faith as even better, and adores him as a person.

White House Meeting with Donald Trump

• 🏛️ Lewis recounts a meeting with then-President-elect Donald Trump alongside Jim Brown.
• ❓ Lewis asked Trump a direct question about his plan to help black communities, but received no concrete answer.
• 🗣️ When asked if they voted for him, both Lewis and Jim Brown responded with an emphatic "Absolutely not."

Jim Brown's Influence and Mentorship

• 🌟 Jim Brown mentored Lewis for over 15 years, significantly impacting his life and work.
• 🤝 Brown's influence inspired Lewis's own programs focused on human development, mental health, and community outreach.
• ⛓️ Lewis draws parallels between his prison outreach programs and Brown's "America Program," emphasizing accountability and personal growth.

Accountability and Personal Growth

• 🎯 Lewis observes that many individuals in prison blame external factors for their circumstances.
• 💡 He believes that true change and development stem from personal accountability and understanding one's own role.
• 🗣️ Lewis aims to connect with people on topics like sports, life, leadership, hope, faith, worry, and fear.