The Journey With Mr. Harris eps. 21 | Trejah Brown

The Journey With Mr. Harris Eps. 22 | A Princeton Student's Summer at the Renaissance Youth Center

In this week's episode of "The Journey," Mr. Harris sits down with Mell Aguiar, a bright student from Princeton University. Mell spent her summer interning at the Renaissance Youth Center, and during her time there, she created a special project to help others understand different forms of government. 🌍 Get ready for an insightful conversation as Mell breaks down complex political systems into easy-to-digest concepts!

The Journey With Mr. Harris eps. 21 | Trejah Brown

Trejah Brown's incredible story of resilience is featured in this episode of The Journey with Mr. Harris. A former Renaissance Youth Center student, Music with a Message member, talented dancer, and singer, Trejah's life took an unexpected turn when she experienced a stroke and developed epilepsy due to a tumor.Despite these immense challenges, Trejah is a beacon of hope and determination. In this powerful conversation, she shares her journey of recovery and inner strength, offering an inspiring message to other young people: no matter what obstacles you face, you can keep going and find the power within yourself to overcome them.Join Mr. Harris as he sits down with Trejah Brown to hear her firsthand account of courage, perseverance, and unwavering spirit. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

The Journey With Mr. Harris eps. 20 | RYC's Junior Counselors

In this inspiring episode of The Journey with Mr. Harris, we sit down with a group of remarkable middle school students serving as Junior Counselors at the Renaissance Youth Center. Once elementary school participants in the very same program, these young leaders share their personal journeys—what the center has meant to them, the challenges they've overcome, and how it feels to step into a leadership role at such a young age. Listen in as they reflect on their growth, the responsibility of being role models, and the powerful impact of giving back to the community that shaped them.

The Journey with Mr. Harris eps. 19 | Willy Rodriguez - Co-Founder, International Salsa Museum

Mr. Harris welcomes Willy Rodriguez to The Journey for an enlightening discussion about the new Salsa Museum coming to the Bronx and a some background on Willy's upbringing. The conversation explores the museum's strategic location, the history of Salsa, and highlighting how it will enrich the borough's artistic landscape. Willie shares his vision for connecting communities through music and also discussing potential partnerships

The Journey With Mr. Harris | Subway Surfing Part 3: From Train Surfing To Surfing Waves

The Journey with Mr. Harris: Interview with Lou Harris – From Subway Surfing to Real Surfing In this inspiring episode of The Journey with Mr. Harris, Mr. Harris sits down with Lou Harris, a Black surfer from Long Island who is making waves in his community. Lou shares his incredible story of how he’s now on a mission to steer kids away from dangerous subway surfing by offering them the opportunity to learn real surfing at no cost in the iconic Rockaway Beach.Discover the powerful initiative Lou has created to give back to the youth, teaching them not just how to ride the waves, but also how to set goals, build confidence, and embrace new opportunities.