Closing the Equity Gap Through Youth Programming | Marc Maye & Project Blue EP 173

Closing the Equity Gap Through Youth Programming | Marc Maye & Project Blue EP 173

From Raising Athletes by Kirsten Jones, Bleav

February 16, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

Kirsten Jones interviews Marc Maye about Project Blue's efforts to close the equity gap through youth programming and community engagement.

In this episode, Kirsten talks with Project Blue Executive Director Marc Maye . Project Blue is committed to creating safer communities by strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they serve — starting with meaningful youth programming that builds trust, leadership, and opportunity from the ground up. We dive into how Project Blue convenes partners, resources, and community leaders to close the equity gap in inner-city communities and expand access for young people who deserve more pathways to thrive. From mentorship and sports-based engagement to collaborative community initiatives, this conversation highlights what it takes to move from tension to trust — and from limited access to lasting impact. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Host: Kirsten

Guest: Marc Maye

Topics covered

  • youth programming
  • equity gap
  • community engagement
  • mentorship
  • sports

Keywords

  • Project Blue
  • law enforcement
  • trust
  • leadership
  • opportunity

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Books & works: Closing the Equity Gap Through Youth Programming

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