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Meet Vicky, the Men’s Senior Design Director at Kith.
Through her mentorship with Azra, the two have built a connection, swapping stories about hobbies, school life, and their favorite fashion trends.

Vicky has given Azra a behind-the-scenes look at design, allowing her to help across multiple teams and gain experience measuring garments, organizing fabrics, and taking reference photos of apparel.

Meet Vicky, the Men’s Senior Design Director at Kith.
Through her mentorship with Azra, the two have built a connection, swapping stories about hobbies, school life, and their favorite fashion trends.

Vicky has given Azra a behind-the-scenes look at design, allowing her to help across multiple teams and gain experience measuring garments, organizing fabrics, and taking reference photos of apparel.

Meet Vicky, the Men’s Senior Design Director at Kith.
Through her mentorship with Azra, the two have built a connection, swapping stories about hobbies, school life, and their favorite fashion trends.

Vicky has given Azra a behind-the-scenes look at design, allowing her to help across multiple teams and gain experience measuring garments, organizing fabrics, and taking reference photos of apparel.

Azra is exactly where she needs to be. Her view of the future is rooted in ambition, but it’s balanced with patience, practicality and discipline.

Azra is exactly where she needs to be. Her view of the future is rooted in ambition, but it’s balanced with patience, practicality and discipline.

Behind the Seams with Harlem’s Fashion Row

We welcomed HFR to Kith HQ during their 8th Annual Designer Retreat, for a closer look at the many moving parts behind a brand.

Their designers joined an exclusive conversation with Kith’s Chief Impact Officer, Sharifa Murdock, the Retail Director of our Women’s flagship, Alani Noelle, and Women’s Production Manager, Rhean King, who spoke about their work and their philosophies on storytelling, leadership, and what it takes to create experiences that truly connect with community.

Behind the Seams with Harlem’s Fashion Row

We welcomed HFR to Kith HQ during their 8th Annual Designer Retreat, for a closer look at the many moving parts behind a brand.

Their designers joined an exclusive conversation with Kith’s Chief Impact Officer, Sharifa Murdock, the Retail Director of our Women’s flagship, Alani Noelle, and Women’s Production Manager, Rhean King, who spoke about their work and their philosophies on storytelling, leadership, and what it takes to create experiences that truly connect with community.

Behind the Seams with Harlem’s Fashion Row

We welcomed HFR to Kith HQ during their 8th Annual Designer Retreat, for a closer look at the many moving parts behind a brand.

Their designers joined an exclusive conversation with Kith’s Chief Impact Officer, Sharifa Murdock, the Retail Director of our Women’s flagship, Alani Noelle, and Women’s Production Manager, Rhean King, who spoke about their work and their philosophies on storytelling, leadership, and what it takes to create experiences that truly connect with community.

Behind the Seams with Harlem’s Fashion Row

We welcomed HFR to Kith HQ during their 8th Annual Designer Retreat, for a closer look at the many moving parts behind a brand.

Their designers joined an exclusive conversation with Kith’s Chief Impact Officer, Sharifa Murdock, the Retail Director of our Women’s flagship, Alani Noelle, and Women’s Production Manager, Rhean King, who spoke about their work and their philosophies on storytelling, leadership, and what it takes to create experiences that truly connect with community.

Behind the Seams with Harlem’s Fashion Row

We welcomed HFR to Kith HQ during their 8th Annual Designer Retreat, for a closer look at the many moving parts behind a brand.

Their designers joined an exclusive conversation with Kith’s Chief Impact Officer, Sharifa Murdock, the Retail Director of our Women’s flagship, Alani Noelle, and Women’s Production Manager, Rhean King, who spoke about their work and their philosophies on storytelling, leadership, and what it takes to create experiences that truly connect with community.

Behind the Seams with Harlem’s Fashion Row

We welcomed HFR to Kith HQ during their 8th Annual Designer Retreat, for a closer look at the many moving parts behind a brand.

Their designers joined an exclusive conversation with Kith’s Chief Impact Officer, Sharifa Murdock, the Retail Director of our Women’s flagship, Alani Noelle, and Women’s Production Manager, Rhean King, who spoke about their work and their philosophies on storytelling, leadership, and what it takes to create experiences that truly connect with community.

Behind the Seams with Harlem’s Fashion Row

We welcomed HFR to Kith HQ during their 8th Annual Designer Retreat, for a closer look at the many moving parts behind a brand.

Their designers joined an exclusive conversation with Kith’s Chief Impact Officer, Sharifa Murdock, the Retail Director of our Women’s flagship, Alani Noelle, and Women’s Production Manager, Rhean King, who spoke about their work and their philosophies on storytelling, leadership, and what it takes to create experiences that truly connect with community.

Meet Alikhan, Kith’s Associate Buyer for Men’s RTW & Accessories and Sajiya’s mentor.  His mentorship focuses on building the habits and resilience required to reach her highest potential.  He pushes her to think bigger, communicate better, take ownership, and keep pushing, whether things are going your way or not.

Meet Alikhan, Kith’s Associate Buyer for Men’s RTW & Accessories and Sajiya’s mentor.  His mentorship focuses on building the habits and resilience required to reach her highest potential.  He pushes her to think bigger, communicate better, take ownership, and keep pushing, whether things are going your way or not.

Meet Alikhan, Kith’s Associate Buyer for Men’s RTW & Accessories and Sajiya’s mentor.  His mentorship focuses on building the habits and resilience required to reach her highest potential.  He pushes her to think bigger, communicate better, take ownership, and keep pushing, whether things are going your way or not.

“Being a Kinnect scholar has helped me learn how to show up as a leader with intention.”
- Sajiya

From building her personal brand to making meaningful industry connections, Sajiya is stepping into spaces that push her to grow both personally and professionally. Through Kinnect, she’s gaining firsthand insight into what a purposeful career can look like while becoming the kind of leader she aspires to be.

“Being a Kinnect scholar has helped me learn how to show up as a leader with intention.”
- Sajiya

From building her personal brand to making meaningful industry connections, Sajiya is stepping into spaces that push her to grow both personally and professionally. Through Kinnect, she’s gaining firsthand insight into what a purposeful career can look like while becoming the kind of leader she aspires to be.

During our Mindful May event, students from Eagle Academy wrote letters to their future selves, as a reminder that where they are today is not where they have to stay.

Some wrote about fear. Some wrote about purpose. Through every letter was the same message: keep going, keep growing, and don’t give up on yourself.

Read more about what our students had to say.

During our Mindful May event, students from Eagle Academy wrote letters to their future selves, as a reminder that where they are today is not where they have to stay.

Some wrote about fear. Some wrote about purpose. Through every letter was the same message: keep going, keep growing, and don’t give up on yourself.

Read more about what our students had to say.

During our Mindful May event, students from Eagle Academy wrote letters to their future selves, as a reminder that where they are today is not where they have to stay.

Some wrote about fear. Some wrote about purpose. Through every letter was the same message: keep going, keep growing, and don’t give up on yourself.

Read more about what our students had to say.

During our Mindful May event, students from Eagle Academy wrote letters to their future selves, as a reminder that where they are today is not where they have to stay.

Some wrote about fear. Some wrote about purpose. Through every letter was the same message: keep going, keep growing, and don’t give up on yourself.

Read more about what our students had to say.

During our Mindful May event, students from Eagle Academy wrote letters to their future selves, as a reminder that where they are today is not where they have to stay.

Some wrote about fear. Some wrote about purpose. Through every letter was the same message: keep going, keep growing, and don’t give up on yourself.

Read more about what our students had to say.

During our Mindful May event, students from Eagle Academy wrote letters to their future selves, as a reminder that where they are today is not where they have to stay.

Some wrote about fear. Some wrote about purpose. Through every letter was the same message: keep going, keep growing, and don’t give up on yourself.

Read more about what our students had to say.

During our Mindful May event, students from Eagle Academy wrote letters to their future selves, as a reminder that where they are today is not where they have to stay.

Some wrote about fear. Some wrote about purpose. Through every letter was the same message: keep going, keep growing, and don’t give up on yourself.

Read more about what our students had to say.

Mindful May 2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we partnered with Eagle Academy for Young Men in Brooklyn and Queens for another impactful edition of Mindful May, powered by New Balance. This year’s gathering carried even more weight following the heartbreaking passing of Jaden Pierre, a student from the Eagle Academy Queens community, reminding all of us how urgent and necessary conversations around mental health truly are.

Mental health among young Black men is still too often overlooked, despite the pressures and expectations many carry every day. Through Mindful May, the Kinnect team intentionally created space for these students to step outside of their usual environment to openly engage in conversations around emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and community support.

To guide the experience, we welcomed mental health advocates Ian Davis and Jordan Pierre, who led the students through a series of wellness-centered exercises and honest conversations designed to encourage vulnerability, reflection, and empowerment. From movement and mindfulness activities, to deeper discussions around protecting your peace and checking in with yourself and others, the day centered on giving these young men tools they can carry with them long after the event ended.

We’re incredibly grateful to New Balance for providing gear for the students, as well as to Koia, Jacob Bar, and Bklyn Blend for helping keep everyone fueled throughout the day.

Some of the most important conversations today are being led by young people speaking openly about the realities facing their own generation.

Jordan Pierre has built his platform around creating space for young Black men to feel seen and supported in ways that are often missing. Through storytelling, organizing, and mentorship, his work continues to push conversations around mental health and vulnerability forward.

The earlier this happens, the more equipped young people become to navigate pressure, burnout, identity, and growth.

We are excited to introduce Jordan as one of our Mindful May hosts to speak to our youth.

Some of the most important conversations today are being led by young people speaking openly about the realities facing their own generation.

Jordan Pierre has built his platform around creating space for young Black men to feel seen and supported in ways that are often missing. Through storytelling, organizing, and mentorship, his work continues to push conversations around mental health and vulnerability forward.

The earlier this happens, the more equipped young people become to navigate pressure, burnout, identity, and growth.

We are excited to introduce Jordan as one of our Mindful May hosts to speak to our youth.

Some of the most important conversations today are being led by young people speaking openly about the realities facing their own generation.

Jordan Pierre has built his platform around creating space for young Black men to feel seen and supported in ways that are often missing. Through storytelling, organizing, and mentorship, his work continues to push conversations around mental health and vulnerability forward.

The earlier this happens, the more equipped young people become to navigate pressure, burnout, identity, and growth.

We are excited to introduce Jordan as one of our Mindful May hosts to speak to our youth.

Some of the most important conversations today are being led by young people speaking openly about the realities facing their own generation.

Jordan Pierre has built his platform around creating space for young Black men to feel seen and supported in ways that are often missing. Through storytelling, organizing, and mentorship, his work continues to push conversations around mental health and vulnerability forward.

The earlier this happens, the more equipped young people become to navigate pressure, burnout, identity, and growth.

We are excited to introduce Jordan as one of our Mindful May hosts to speak to our youth.

Some of the most important conversations today are being led by young people speaking openly about the realities facing their own generation.

Jordan Pierre has built his platform around creating space for young Black men to feel seen and supported in ways that are often missing. Through storytelling, organizing, and mentorship, his work continues to push conversations around mental health and vulnerability forward.

The earlier this happens, the more equipped young people become to navigate pressure, burnout, identity, and growth.

We are excited to introduce Jordan as one of our Mindful May hosts to speak to our youth.

Mental health conversations often focus on productivity and pushing through, but not enough attention is given to the toll that constant pressure and burnout can take on creatives and young leaders.

Ian Davis challenges the idea that burnout should be normalized and creates space for more honest conversations around mental wellbeing and sustainable growth.

This year, we’re excited to have him back to speak to our youth and share tools that support both personal wellness and professional growth.

Mental health conversations often focus on productivity and pushing through, but not enough attention is given to the toll that constant pressure and burnout can take on creatives and young leaders.

Ian Davis challenges the idea that burnout should be normalized and creates space for more honest conversations around mental wellbeing and sustainable growth.

This year, we’re excited to have him back to speak to our youth and share tools that support both personal wellness and professional growth.

Mental health conversations often focus on productivity and pushing through, but not enough attention is given to the toll that constant pressure and burnout can take on creatives and young leaders.

Ian Davis challenges the idea that burnout should be normalized and creates space for more honest conversations around mental wellbeing and sustainable growth.

This year, we’re excited to have him back to speak to our youth and share tools that support both personal wellness and professional growth.

Mental health conversations often focus on productivity and pushing through, but not enough attention is given to the toll that constant pressure and burnout can take on creatives and young leaders.

Ian Davis challenges the idea that burnout should be normalized and creates space for more honest conversations around mental wellbeing and sustainable growth.

This year, we’re excited to have him back to speak to our youth and share tools that support both personal wellness and professional growth.

Mental health conversations often focus on productivity and pushing through, but not enough attention is given to the toll that constant pressure and burnout can take on creatives and young leaders.

Ian Davis challenges the idea that burnout should be normalized and creates space for more honest conversations around mental wellbeing and sustainable growth.

This year, we’re excited to have him back to speak to our youth and share tools that support both personal wellness and professional growth.

Mental health conversations don’t always center young men and that’s something Kinnect is intentional about changing.

Mental wellbeing plays a critical role in how young men navigate pressure, build relationships, and show up in every space they enter. Creating early access to the right tools, language, and support reinforces the importance of mental health and helps young people build habits they can carry with them long term.

As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, this is a reminder that taking care of yourself is essential and it should always be a priority.

Mental health conversations don’t always center young men and that’s something Kinnect is intentional about changing.

Mental wellbeing plays a critical role in how young men navigate pressure, build relationships, and show up in every space they enter. Creating early access to the right tools, language, and support reinforces the importance of mental health and helps young people build habits they can carry with them long term.

As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, this is a reminder that taking care of yourself is essential and it should always be a priority.

Mental health conversations don’t always center young men and that’s something Kinnect is intentional about changing.

Mental wellbeing plays a critical role in how young men navigate pressure, build relationships, and show up in every space they enter. Creating early access to the right tools, language, and support reinforces the importance of mental health and helps young people build habits they can carry with them long term.

As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, this is a reminder that taking care of yourself is essential and it should always be a priority.

Mental health conversations don’t always center young men and that’s something Kinnect is intentional about changing.

Mental wellbeing plays a critical role in how young men navigate pressure, build relationships, and show up in every space they enter. Creating early access to the right tools, language, and support reinforces the importance of mental health and helps young people build habits they can carry with them long term.

As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, this is a reminder that taking care of yourself is essential and it should always be a priority.

Mental health conversations don’t always center young men and that’s something Kinnect is intentional about changing.

Mental wellbeing plays a critical role in how young men navigate pressure, build relationships, and show up in every space they enter. Creating early access to the right tools, language, and support reinforces the importance of mental health and helps young people build habits they can carry with them long term.

As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, this is a reminder that taking care of yourself is essential and it should always be a priority.

College Decision Day is the deadline for high school seniors to select the universities they’ll be attending in the fall. It’s seen as a milestone in the educational journey, marking the official end of the application process and the first commitment students make to their new schools.

100% of our Cohort 3 scholars will be attending college in the fall. We’re proud of them, and of all the students who worked through the big questions and moments of uncertainty to arrive at their decisions.

College Decision Day is the deadline for high school seniors to select the universities they’ll be attending in the fall. It’s seen as a milestone in the educational journey, marking the official end of the application process and the first commitment students make to their new schools.

100% of our Cohort 3 scholars will be attending college in the fall. We’re proud of them, and of all the students who worked through the big questions and moments of uncertainty to arrive at their decisions.

College Decision Day is the deadline for high school seniors to select the universities they’ll be attending in the fall. It’s seen as a milestone in the educational journey, marking the official end of the application process and the first commitment students make to their new schools.

100% of our Cohort 3 scholars will be attending college in the fall. We’re proud of them, and of all the students who worked through the big questions and moments of uncertainty to arrive at their decisions.

College Decision Day is the deadline for high school seniors to select the universities they’ll be attending in the fall. It’s seen as a milestone in the educational journey, marking the official end of the application process and the first commitment students make to their new schools.

100% of our Cohort 3 scholars will be attending college in the fall. We’re proud of them, and of all the students who worked through the big questions and moments of uncertainty to arrive at their decisions.