Episode 16: College Track

This uplifting episode of We’re Good dives into the incredible impact of the College Track program in Suitland, Maryland made possible by the transformative gift by NBA superstar Kevin Durant with a $10 million, 10-year commitment to his hometown. Set just across the street from Suitland High School in Prince George’s County, Maryland, College Track at the Durant Center is changing lives by guiding **first-generation college students** through high school, college, and beyond.

Listeners will be moved by the emotional reflections of Wanda Durant—Kevin’s mother and President of the Durant Family Foundation—who shares what it means to witness the first cohort of graduates fulfill a dream long held by her family. Alongside her, James Williams, the Executive Site Director, explains how College Track doesn’t just focus on grades, but treats each student holistically, offering emotional support, mentorship, family engagement, and life coaching.

But it’s the story of Mamadi Diallo, a college junior and proud alumnus of the program, that truly brings the mission to life. From his early doubts to now thriving in college, Mamadi shares how College Track gave him the confidence, skills, and community he needed to succeed—both academically and personally.

Because of the success of College Track at the Durant Center, the program is expanding across the East Coast, helping more students not only attend college, but see it as the norm. With SAT prep, coaching, job readiness, and a welcoming, familial environment, College Track at the Durant Center is more than an after-school program—it’s a movement of empowerment.

Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or just someone who believes in the power of community, this episode will leave you inspired—and eager to hear how one person’s vision is reshaping futures, one student at a time. Stay to hear Mamadi’s big reveal—this surprise is worth every minute.

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