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In this powerful clip from The Art of Reinvention Show Episode 88, host Johnathan Smith aka TeflonJohn sits down with Shawn Hunter, CEO of The Lynchburg Peace Makers, to have a raw and unfiltered discussion about parenting, prison, and the deep-rooted challenges affecting today’s youth, especially young African-American boys.

Shawn shares his journey from spending 21 years behind bars to becoming a respected voice in community leadership. He speaks candidly about how the breakdown of the household, especially the absence of strong male role models, sets the stage for cycles of violence, incarceration, and disconnection. With over 70% of African-American homes led by single mothers, many young boys are left to seek influence from the streets, social media, or toxic role models in entertainment, often leading to destructive paths.

This episode challenges the narrative that schools or systems are solely to blame. Instead, it shifts the focus to what’s happening inside the home and how rebuilding family foundations, offering real mentorship, and protecting our children from harmful outside influences are essential steps to community healing.

We also confront the harsh realities of prison life, where too many young men become hardened by violence and aspire to emulate the very behaviors that landed them there. Shawn Hunter calls for men in the community, especially those with past mistakes to rise up, share their wisdom, and mentor the next generation before it’s too late.

✅ If you're a parent, community leader, educator, or someone who cares about the future of our youth, this clip is a must-watch. Real talk, real stories, real solutions.

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