Lyriks Institution provides 'power moves' to Kansas City metro youth

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Your first thought is not who you are.

That’s the message the Lyriks Institution wants to send to young people.

The organization brought together dozens students Saturday at the Black Archives of Mid-America to discuss social issues ranging from city violence to police shootings for Part One of a three-part event.
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Kyle Hollins, CEO and founder of Lyriks Institution, said that in a city plagued with violence and crime, teens need tools to avoid dangerous situations. The sessions provide youth with “power moves” to help them think through certain situations.

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