if we can make it to the corner bodega we can make it anywhere

a long, arduous week comes to a close. the entrepreneurship program was an outstanding success! there are several thank you cards and letters that I will need to get out this coming week to all of the peoples who helped out in some way. definitely a good look for what we're trying to do to change the game. the most intriguing part of all of this was that the students group consisted of a majority of Black males. in actuality, there were only two females. usually, with all the engineering and technology stuff I do, there are very few young ladies. but this time, it actually was very pleasing to see so many of my younger brothers in attendance. it a wonder that some kid who are truly young seem the most mature, while some of the older ones you can tell are already adrift in their thoughts. we had some really great business ideas, several of which may result in some real work being done very soon. all in all, a good time was had by all and i think/hope they enjoyed themselves. i left them with some heartfelt partings words to let them know that although they still didn't know me all that well, I had their backs. I definitely know hearing stuff like that goes a long way in a young Black man's development. As long as they belive in their own visions and make the most of the energy, resources, and heart, they can start dreaming and make them a reality. (but on a side note, those muthafuqas wore me the hell out!)