X School for Boys Teaches Character, Skills That Build the Men Who Will Build America – RedState

The comments on last week’s Feel-Good Friday were interesting to say the least. While some contained many great stories and information about how their community reaches out to those experiencing tragedy, lack, or simply gaps in their lives, there was also a lot of put-downs. Everyone has a particular reaction to people’s stories of difficulty and hardship, but not all of them are positive or helpful.

If you don’t understand, here’s the bottom line: It’s a wonderful thing when individuals, churches and local the community helps those in need. Complete stop. Despite everyone’s best efforts, things happen. My family has had times when tragic things have happened, most of them not of our choice or will. Without the support of individuals, our church, family, close friends, and colleagues in countless ways, we would not be here today. Many people are legitimately in need, stuck in a cycle, and need a helping hand. These people also appreciate when this help is provided to them, and even more when they are given an opportunity that allows them to help themselves.

Unfortunately, the more government gets involved, the more issues and problems are exacerbated rather than resolved. We see this happening with this shutdown debacle. Government is the problem, and rarely the solution.

But what’s happening in our country is also a reflection of the younger generation, so focused on what the government and others can do for them rather than what they can do for themselves. I talk to my Gen It’s TEACHED, instead of caught. I think a lot of my friends expected that because they exemplified a work ethic and self-reliance to their children that their children would automatically get it. Some do, but unfortunately this has not been the case everywhere. Coupled with a public school system, social groups, and even churches that prefer to promote victimhood, anger, and addiction, you get the people who voted in the trainwreck of New York City’s mayor-elect.

But it’s a feel-good message, and here it is: A young Gen Z man from Albany, Georgia, chooses to be the exception, and he’s the subject of this week’s Feel-Good Friday.

Hats off to my lovely colleague and editor, Stacey Matthews, aka Sister Toldjah, for abandoning this idea.

This quote is attributed to Frederick Douglass: “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” » Whether Douglass said it or not, it is a statement of truth. We see the result of broken men manifest in every bad government policy imposed on us. Policies which, as we see in real time, collapse as soon as parties change and we run out of people to tax.

That’s why community members who strive to improve their cities and neighborhoods by building strong children should be highlighted and honored. King Randall is one such champion. Its X School for Boys makes a huge difference to everyone’s lives, especially the boys who attend the school.

Kira Davis, our friend and former editor here at RedState, wrote about King Randall and the

What an idea.

Randall is the founder and director of the X School For Boys, a nonprofit mentoring program based in Albany, Georgia. King founded the program after looking around and seeing too many young men, many without fathers, with nothing to do and without a good place to go to find purpose and value. He didn’t see anyone around him providing him with advice, so he rolled up his sleeves and started X School For Boys.

Learn more: What to Watch: King Randall’s ‘X School for Boys’ Offers Life Skills and Confidence to Help Empower Young Black Men

Feel-good Friday: Americans are stepping up and mobilizing to give their neighbors hope during the government shutdown

Shortly after Randall started school, he clashed with celebrity chaser and racing scammer Roland Martin.

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@jsk_da_prince0

King Randall projecting the spirit 🦾💪🏿

♬ Phantom – Perfect, so dystopian

Martin loses relevance and Randall continues to stay true to his purpose and principles. In 2023, a severely deformed individual decided he didn’t like what Randall was doing and vandalized his facilities, causing thousands in damage.

Here’s a real look at some of the damage to our school. I understand the hatred and dislike for the job, but I was really upset when I came back.

Those who want to support: https://t.co/R4WYXwe3TF pic.twitter.com/R2Ek0tjJSE

– King Randall, me. (@NewEmergingKing) June 26, 2023

But Randall persevered and remained focused on building men so they could build the lives they desire. In 2025, the X School continues to grow and do incredible things for Albany and ultimately the nation. Randall teaches these children that they are the heroes of their story. No one is going to come and save them, and if they learn right, plan right, and build right, using the skills taught and the talents God has given them to succeed, they can and will go far.

Teaching Our Boys How to Fix a Hole in the Wall: Basic Maintenance Every Man Should Know. 🛠️

While others reject negativity, we continue to teach, build, and lead.

This is how we raise builders, not complainers. Heroes, not victims. This is how America is built. 👊🏾🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/GpBSVEUYDv

– King Randall, me. (@NewEmergingKing) October 31, 2025

Teaching Our Boys How to Fix a Hole in the Wall: Basic Maintenance Every Man Should Know.

While others reject negativity, we continue to teach, build, and lead.

This is how we raise builders, not complainers. Heroes, not victims. This is how America is built.

Even though the main school is focused on boys, Randall believes it is important to teach the entire community. Someone in her Albany community asked Randall to teach young women some basic vehicle maintenance, since triple-A is neither affordable nor reliable.

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Someone asked me if I was going to teach a group of young women basic vehicle maintenance. Of course, I said yes. 🛠️

We teach skills, not excuses.

Because confident, capable women make families stronger, and that makes America stronger. 👊🏾🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/xyHzjTqrZt

– King Randall, me. (@NewEmergingKing) October 27, 2025

Someone asked me if I was going to teach a group of young women basic vehicle maintenance. Of course, I said yes.

We teach skills, not excuses. Because confident, capable women make families stronger, and that makes America stronger.

Randall always represents faith, family and America. And what could be more American than teaching others independence, self-sufficiency, and determination? I love the smile on this young boy’s face as he prays during lunch. Learn more, please.

Before lunch, one of our boys decided he wanted to lead prayer. 🙏🏾

We teach skills and trades, but moments like this remind us of what really matters: faith, gratitude, and character.

Strong men are built from within. 👊🏾🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/shRtstisxE

– King Randall, me. (@NewEmergingKing) November 5, 2025

Like Hillsdale College, Randall does not receive any government funding or grants. The school is supported by donors and powered by the community. A person with severe TDS offered Randall $20,000, but only if he renounces anything related to President Donald Trump or MAGA.

Here is Randall’s response.

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He wanted to give us $20,000 if I “disassociated myself from MAGA.”

The videos are just our boys learning about trades, faith and discipline.

So why does teaching about God, family, and hard work automatically seem political to some? 🤔

We do not teach holidays. We teach a purpose. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/bei81eLjYM

– King Randall, me. (@NewEmergingKing) October 25, 2025

While some people demand that the government or a political or social movement give them things to change their lives and circumstances, King Randall shows a different path. The one that most of us knew when we were children, and which must once again become the rule rather than the exception.

To support the X School and the work of King Randall, visit the website or its

Editor’s Note: Schumer’s closure is here. Rather than putting the American people first, Chuck Schumer and radical Democrats forced a government shutdown on health care for illegal immigrants. They own that.

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