In 2019, Ricky Kidd was released after spending 23 years in prison for crimes that he did not commit. Since then, he has worked as a motivational speaker and mindset coach.
Now, he's pursuing a challenge that he hopes will help reduce violent crime in Kansas City and raise responsible young men in the process. His day-long "Raising Men" workshop, set for this Saturday at Park 39, is aimed at enabling young men to make better decisions and work through conflict in a productive way.
Kidd told Up To Date that he believes this is a moment in Kansas City where he can't sit on the sidelines.
"I cannot just walk down the street, metaphorically, as an innocent bystander, when I know that I have the skill set and the experience to hop in, put myself in the game if you will, and participate in trying to help these youth."
- Ricky Kidd, motivational speaker, mindset coach, exoneree
Raising Men Workshop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Park 39 (formerly Plexpod), 300 E 39th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111. Register ahead by clicking the workshop link above.
