10/25/2026
In 2019, King Randall founded The X for Boys in Albany, Georgia, a free after-school program for boys, starting at age 7.
Its goal is to build character through faith, honor, commitment, discipline, consistency, and practical skills.
Randall says many boys in his community grow up without positive role models or the everyday lessons he learned from his family.
The program runs from 2 to 9 p.m., seven days a week, offering help with reading and homework, snacks, an evening meal, and hands-on training.
Boys learn practical skills such as changing car oil, gardening, making appointments, paying and tipping at a restaurant, shaking hands, speaking clearly, and treating others with respect.
Older teens who stay in the program become mentors for younger boys.
Bryson Pitts says the discipline, communication, and responsibility he learned at The X now help him daily in the Navy. Monterrius Haynes wrote from Japan to thank Randall for the time he spent teaching him and for being a father figure.
25 boys are enrolled, and a similar life-skills program for girls opened in the summer of 2026. The program is supported by individuals and businesses rather than government grants.
In 2024, Randall walked 200 miles from Albany to Atlanta to raise awareness and funds. His work has also reached far beyond Georgia, with his Instagram account surpassing 1 million followers.
Randall’s focus remains the same: giving young people the character, skills, and guidance they can carry into adulthood.
For him, helping boys become good men is a promise he intends to keep.
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.
