Ray Lewis on Meeting Trump, Jim Brown's Mentorship, and Helping Black Communities
ValuetainmentSeptember 5, 20254 min60,499 views
7 connectionsΒ·4 entities in this videoβFriendship with Wes Moore
- π€ Ray Lewis met Wes Moore in Baltimore in 1996 and has maintained contact since.
- β¨ Lewis describes Moore's energy as incredible, his faith as even better, and adores him as a person.
White House Meeting with Donald Trump
- ποΈ Lewis recounts a meeting with then-President-elect Donald Trump alongside Jim Brown.
- β Lewis asked Trump a direct question about his plan to help black communities, but received no concrete answer.
- π£οΈ When asked if they voted for him, both Lewis and Jim Brown responded with an emphatic "Absolutely not."
Jim Brown's Influence and Mentorship
- π Jim Brown mentored Lewis for over 15 years, significantly impacting his life and work.
- π€ Brown's influence inspired Lewis's own programs focused on human development, mental health, and community outreach.
- βοΈ Lewis draws parallels between his prison outreach programs and Brown's "America Program," emphasizing accountability and personal growth.
Accountability and Personal Growth
- π― Lewis observes that many individuals in prison blame external factors for their circumstances.
- π‘ He believes that true change and development stem from personal accountability and understanding one's own role.
- π£οΈ Lewis aims to connect with people on topics like sports, life, leadership, hope, faith, worry, and fear.
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Wes MooreRay LewisDonald TrumpJim BrownWhite House MeetingBlack CommunitiesMentorshipPrison OutreachAccountabilityHuman DevelopmentMental HealthCommunity Outreach
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