The Lantern Network (TLN) is modeled after the well documented Underground Railroad.  The Underground Railroad Inspired and Guided thousands of courageous people from physical slavery to freedom. Similarly, the Lantern Network Inspires, Guides and Launches Careers of courageous, but underserved, African American youth on their journey to economic freedom.  This is accomplished by providing examples of success stories, roadmaps, mentors, sponsors, and other resources to our passengers.  The goal of The Lantern Network is to facilitate the realization of dreams that will allow our benefactors to more fully contribute to the building of our "More Perfect Union".  Strategic pillars Include:

1. Inspire passion and ignite the desire to start the journey by illuminating the many paths to Economic Freedom. 

2. Guide the way by providing life skills, coaching and professional mentorship.  

3. Propel life changing careers through engaged sponsorship and partnerships with forward thinking businesses and other organizations.  These partners will benefit from the cognitive diversity and unique approaches to problem solving and strategic growth that are endemic to The Lantern Network and the youth they support.

Simply put, we want to make our country and by extension the entire world, a more inclusive, competitive and fun place for all.