Inspiring Minds NYC

Inspiring Minds NYC is a non-profit organization based in New York City, New York, with a staff of four employees. Founded in 2019 by Katrena Perou, Inspiring Minds focuses on building community and providing culturally responsive programs and experiences for Black and Brown youth through a collective impact approach. The organization offers a wide range of services designed to empower young people, including the Sankofa Rites of Passage program for cultural identity development, Life Goal Labs focusing on health and wellness, and CIVICS, an art-integrated approach to civic engagement. Inspiring Minds also provides programs in financial literacy through Cryptowoke, hosts youth conferences, and offers arts-based after-school clubs, paid internships, town halls, college tours, Sankofa Saturdays, and the IMCEO incubator space for student-led programs and businesses. Inspiring Minds NYC collaborates with various community partners, including Breaking the Cycle, The Spirit Seed, and Yeyex, recognizing the importance of a collective effort in supporting youth development. Individuals interested in learning more about Inspiring Minds NYC or getting involved can visit their website at inspiringmindsnyc.org.