OUR
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ABOUT US
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HOW IT STARTED
Legacy Institute grew out of a vision from Terran Rome of University City, Missouri, concerning the disparity of black people when compared to other racial groups. His burden as he put it, “our people are last on every important list”, was heightened by the onslaught of the Coronavirus. Despite politicians promising change, ever-increasing technological advances, and knowledge increasing at an enormous rate, the state of our black community remained unchanged. Terran shared his concerns and vision with former high school classmates Leslie Jones, Dr. Darryl Bradley, and a few close friends. They decided that something must be done immediately! A small group of dedicated individuals was formed and after one year of sharing experience and expertise, Legacy Institute was born.
The Legacy Institute empowers minority youth and families by providing unique leadership development opportunities, knowledge, and resources that foster lifelong success. Through community engagement and innovative educational programs—including personal growth, strategic thinking through chess, debate skills, financial empowerment, and leadership training—we strengthen and uplift the African American community, building a foundation for growth, unity, and progress.
Our programs have proven to be highly successful, with 100% of enrollment achieving measurable progress and growth. At The Legacy Institute, we are dedicated to providing our youth and parents with the tools and resources they need to accomplish their aspirations. Take a look at our recent projects and see why our youth mentorship programs stand out from the rest.