Building Stable Futures: Creaghan Harry’s Vision for Mentorship and Racial Justice in the U.S.

 Creaghan Harry, a dedicated social justice advocate and co-founder of the Racial Justice Reform Movement, is reshaping the future of marginalized youth in the United States. Through his groundbreaking initiative, the My Godparents Program, Harry is addressing two pressing issues: the need for stable adult role models for at-risk urban youth and the ongoing fight for racial justice within the U.S. legal system. His unique approach seeks to combine mentorship and systemic reform to help vulnerable communities rise above socio-economic challenges and break free from cycles of inequality.

The My Godparents Program aims to provide consistent, lifelong mentorship to children from diverse, often underprivileged backgrounds, including Black, Brown, White, and Latino communities. Many of these children face the compounded challenges of poverty, absent parental figures, and a lack of positive adult influence, which increases their risk of entering the criminal justice system at an early age. Creaghan Harry recognized that the absence of stable adult guidance could have devastating consequences, and his program aims to fill this gap by connecting urban youth with suburban couples committed to being lifelong godparents.

Harry’s work with vulnerable youth goes beyond mentorship; it also focuses on offering preventive solutions to avoid potential criminal involvement. Having volunteered at the Overtown Youth Center in Miami, Harry saw firsthand the impact of poverty, absent father figures, and early exposure to criminal behavior on the lives of young people. His experience led him to the conclusion that providing children with reliable, consistent adult support could serve as a powerful deterrent to criminal behavior and help shape better futures.

Through the My Godparents Program, youth are paired with mentors from outside their immediate communities, often in suburban areas. The program uses the My Godparents App, which allows children to stay in touch with their mentors via video calls, text messages, and homework help, ensuring they have a reliable adult figure in times of need. This innovative, remote approach ensures that children can receive guidance, advice, and support whenever they face challenges like peer pressure, school conflicts, or family issues.

Creaghan Harry's vision also extends beyond individual mentorship; it is part of his larger mission to reform the U.S. legal system. As part of the Racial Justice Reform Movement, Harry advocates for changes to policies like the three strikes law, which disproportionately impacts Black and Latino communities, leading to over-incarceration and the continued cycle of poverty. His efforts seek to build a fairer, more equitable society where everyone—regardless of race or background—has the opportunity to succeed.

In combining mentorship with a call for systemic reform, Creaghan Harry is paving the way for a brighter, more just future for all children in the U.S.