Inspiring Minds NYC

Inspiring Minds NYC Inspiring Minds engages, inspires and empowers youth through education and exposure to new experiences.

We’re excited to host our 8th Annual Youth Conference on May 20th!Our young people continue to make history by leading...
05/14/2026

We’re excited to host our 8th Annual Youth Conference on May 20th!

Our young people continue to make history by leading workshops built from the programs and businesses they created through our program. In addition to the workshops, attendees will experience live performances and student showcases presented by our amazing partner schools.

Our partners will be representing strong, and the entire event will be 100% youth-led!

Be sure to follow and support the programs created by our youth leaders/presenters on IG! 🔥
Kylie Richardson:
Andrea Ishmael: .nyc
Miniya Turton: .x.interior
Shaykayla Bonas:
Samia O. : .thmofunity
Nathaniel H:

05/13/2026

Every Saturday, through our SOAR program, we connect with teens in Brooklyn and the Bronx through workforce development and enrichment workshops designed to inspire, empower, and create opportunity.

This video spotlights an incredible collaboration between the advertising & marketing club led by , the film program led by , and the boxing program led by .

Check it out! 🎬🥊

04/24/2026

Boxing is more than a sport, it builds discipline, self-control, and overall wellness. Big thanks to for serving as both coach and mentor to the students at . See how boxing has made a difference in each participant’s journey!

04/23/2026

We’re honored to be selected as a partner by the to lead the youth component of their Freedom School, which launched last Saturday! Students in grades 4–12 will take part in enriching sessions covering history, political literacy, theater, dance, podcasting, martial arts, drumming, entrepreneurship and much more!

Programs will be held Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Medgar Evers College. While youth are engaged, the will host a Parent Advocacy Academy for families.

Now more than ever, young people and their families need spaces to connect, learn, and grow as they prepare for the future. We appreciate for this opportunity 🙌🏾!

Fun fact: The political literacy component of the program will be led by our former student & shark tank winner , CEO of ! Check out her work!

Facilitators:
- Music and political literacy
- History and podcasting
- Theater and political literacy
- History & Assistant Director
- Drumming
- Dance
Director - Brian Favors .favors3

Check out highlights below from session 1!

04/03/2026

Every Saturday, we gather with our youth through our SOAR workforce development program to provide exposure to diverse career paths and hands-on learning opportunities. We’re grateful to for hosting us and creating a space where entrepreneurs can share their work and inspire our students. It was an amazing experience! Sending a special shout outs to our Director for arranging this.

03/13/2026

We always have an amazing time when we head to Philly for the Youth Conference! There’s no better way to connect and grow than an overnight trip filled with games, great food, and powerful moments of collective learning.

Take a look at some of the highlights from our partner !

03/01/2026

This year, we proudly partnered with five schools across three boroughs to celebrate Black History Month with their students and families! Each event opened with a powerful libation led by our Director of Education, Brian Favors, setting the tone for an inspiring program. From there, our talented youth took the stage with an incredible lineup of performances and presentations.

Take a look at the highlights!

02/28/2026

It’s the last day of Black History Month, and we want to shout out our incredible youth ambassadors at our partner , for researching the rich Black history of Chelsea, where their school is located in Manhattan!

Our history is everywhere, no matter the neighborhood. Check out what they discovered!

This Giving Tuesday, we’re excited to raise funds in support of our youth entrepreneurs and our Summer exposure trip to ...
11/24/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we’re excited to raise funds in support of our youth entrepreneurs and our Summer exposure trip to Ghana!

If you’d like to learn more about the powerful work our young leaders are doing, join our virtual town hall on 11/25 to hear their stories firsthand.

We invite you to invest in this project through the link shared in our bio. It truly takes a village!

11/14/2025

We’re excited to partner with the Office of Safety and Youth Development on the Young Women’s Empowerment Program! Young women from all five boroughs will “Be The Light,” using the arts to inspire their schools and broader communities. Take a look at this sneak peek and stay tuned for more!

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