INSPIRE Young Men Of Color (YMOC) Campaign Presented By USL Magazine and 1PKC Media & Publishing Partners

The INSPIRE Young Men of Color (YMOC) Campaign begins June 2023 and will celebrate Young Men bi-monthly.

An initiative created by Patrick A. Kelly, Editor-in-Chief of USL Magazine and CEO of 1PKC Media & Publishing Partners, INSPIRE (YMOC), creates partnerships between Young Men Of Color, ages 12-18, and mentors winning in their fields. Seven (7) young men with aspirations in the music, entertainment, and fashion industries get featured in a fashion editorial, receive one-on-one podcast interviews and in-person mentorships by leading professionals, and are invited to a Meet-N-Greet DJ/Artists Session – all brought to you by USL Magazine and uslmag.com.

INSPIRE (YMOC) creates human interactions between accomplished individuals and Young Men of Color who aspire to become more than who they are. It breaks cultural divides and bridges the gap between mentors and mentees – young men who lack physical support and encouragement. With a day filled with mentorship, photoshoots, podcast interviews, food, and music, Patrick A. Kelly endeavors to create sparks in our Young Men’s lives – to give them support where it is sometimes not present.

INSPIRE (YMOC) involves imploring professionals and creatives to lend their support by devoting time and other resources to help further these Young Men’s dreams and inspire their visions. Join us by reaching out to our team. Any support (donations, gifts, or your time) will be greatly appreciated and well deserving to those Young Men of Color who dream and uses that dream to fuel their aspirations.

If you or anyone you know knows Young Men of color ages 12-18 with a great interest in music, entertainment, fashion, and the arts and are passionate about what they do, please tell them about the INSPIRE Young Men of Color (YMOC) Campaign.

Join us by reaching out to our team. Any support (donations, gifts, or your time) will be greatly appreciated and well deserving to those Young Men of Color who dream and uses that dream to fuel their aspirations.

The Importance of Supporting Black Young Men and Men of Color

In a world that strives for equality and justice, it is essential to recognize and address the unique challenges faced by black young men and men of color. These individuals often contend with systemic disadvantages, racial discrimination, and limited access to opportunities that hinder their personal and professional growth. In this article, we explore the importance of supporting and empowering black young men and men of color, highlighting the positive impact such efforts can have on their lives, families, communities, and society as a whole.

Tree Sound Studios, Atlanta, GA, Photographer, Karlos Matthews, Producers, Christina Fernander & Patrick A. Kelly, Stylists, Producer Papa & Nigel Xavier, Models, Producer Papa & Nigel Xavier, MUA, Patrice Story

Why Mentorship?

By providing mentorship and exposure to successful individuals from similar backgrounds, we instill hope and confidence in young men of color, demonstrating that their dreams are achievable. Moreover, positive role models can break stereotypes, inspire resilience, and challenge negative societal perceptions.

Soho/Chinatown, NYC Photoshoot Credits: Photographer, Hyun Gu Kim, Producer & Stylist, Patrick A. Kelly, Models, Donnell Morris and Lance Wilcox, Dancers, Undefeatedonez, Hair & MUA, Dani Scarcella

The Origin Story: How The INSPIRE Young Men Of Color (YMOC) Campaign Started

While growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, my siblings and I got scolded if we got bad grades in school. Not doing our homework was not an option. Getting bad grades or acting up in school got us beatings, sometimes in front of the whole class. So you can understand that I did not want to bare the shame and being teased by my classmates if our parents had to lend a hand to our backsides when we acted up in school or did not turn in our homework.

Cause and effect. I did not want to feel the belt to my rear end, so as an effect, I excelled in school. I excelled so much that I received the mayoral award for being one of two people on top of my school’s electronics program. I also received work-study in my senior year and was awarded the opportunity to participate in Morgan State University’s summer engineering program. Continue Reading here.

Read Empowering the Future: The Importance of Supporting Black Young Men and Men of Color

INSPIRE Young Men of Color (YMOC) is presented by 1PKC Media & Publishing Partners, USL Magazine and participating partners. Join us by reaching out to our team or completing the brief form below. Any support (donations, gifts, or your time) will be greatly appreciated and well deserving to those Young Men of Color who dream and uses that dream to fuel their aspirations.