Kicking off today's edition of the M.A.D.E. MEN PROJECT is a former gang member and once a foster child, now a Physical Education teacher in St. Louis Missouri, and the 2020 State of Missouri's Teacher of the Year, Darrion "DC" Cockrell.

 In this episode, Darrion talks about losing his father to violence at the age of four and how that impacted him, living in a group home, and his first encounter with a positive male figure in his life. This podcast is for every man and every woman that has men in her life that she loves and cares for. Be sure to join the movement by liking, sharing, subscribing, and leaving us a rating and review on the podcast streaming platform of your choice.