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Keith Rhodes was motivated by negative childhood stereotypes to create Camp Coach Rhodes for underprivileged youth.

The camp evolved from a free basketball program into a larger back-to-school event and mentorship organization.

Through partnerships, the organization provides local children with opportunities to attend professional sporting events.

Keith Rhodes, better known as Coach Rhodes, was in the eighth-grade when he was told that children who came from single parent homes on welfare were far less likely to succeed.

"Back then we used to get a booklet of food stamps, and I remember someone saying that children in those situations more than likely would not be successful," he said. "That stuck with me. Being a man of color and coming from a single parent home o

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