Thursday, June 4, 2009
Dallas to hold next Teen Summit, “Boys to Men…Walking with a Swagger”
Dallas youth males are invited in the next free teen summit titled “Boys to Men…Walking with a Swagger" in the Dallas City Hall Council Chambers from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 6
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine R. Caraway along with Restore Our Image, Inc. and Real Black Men, Inc are sponsoring the June teen summit for males between the ages of 13 -18. The teens will hear from various role models including: Lamont Ross, Marsalis Ave. Youth & Family Minister; Jamal Rasheed, Lancaster High School Men of Distinction; Dewayne Washington, Gentlemen’s Society; and Omar Jahwar, Vision Regeneration. Teens will also have an opportunity to hear and meet Utah Jazz star C.J. Miles.
The teens will receive a free continental breakfast and lunch. Job information will also be available. The teens will receive a free silk tie during the tie learning session. Participating vendors include: Texas Workforce Commission, Brookhaven College, C.J. Miles Basketball Camp, Gentlemen’s Society, Men of Distinction and Big Brothers. To find out more about the June teen summit call 214-670-0781.
A van will provide transportation from the Beckley Saner Recreation Center. The van will depart at 8:45 a.m. and will return by 1:30 p.m.
The monthly teen summits are held to give youth the opportunity to learn about different issues and topics influencing their lives.
Source: City of Dallas
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Travis Bush, says:
I'm thinking swagger is what we see already..someone needs a dictionary.
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Chris Kidd, says:
Will MotownPhilly be back again, doing that east coast fling? I love the fact Dwaine Droopy Drawers is bringing in a group that incorporated the term "Real Black Men", as if the brothers who dont decide to incorporate arent legit, nor does it seem he wants to include other at-risk young men of other races, creeds, colors, ect. To me, all young men need guidance, no matter where they come from.
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Michael Davis, says:
Chris,
If you had attended any one of the 20 teen summits held thus far you would see that the crowds are pretty diverse.
You should come down. Among other things, we need gents who are willing to teach kids how to tie their own ties so they can be ready for summer job interviews.
Care to join us and be part of the solution for once instead of bellyaching on this website?
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Chris Kidd, says:
I just might Michael, I'll have to check my schedule for this weekend. I'm also looking at some volunteering opportunities going forward, not sure of what I want to do though. My earlier post was more an attempt at humor than anything, so I do apologize if anyone got offended....
For the record, I don't bellyache that much LOL, just give opinion on things I'm very passionate about like education, responsible government and personal responsibility. I also like to engage in a little social satire here and there. BTW, when are you doing a new post for PN??
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Michael Davis, says:
I've been posting, I just keep forgetting to send them to the crew.
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Travis Bush, says:
Michael..if you ever need anyone from El Centro to come down there, give me enough advanced notice and I will be glad to help or make any introductions necessary.
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Alex Bentley, says:
Chris, it's not long it's been <em>forever</em> since we ran something by Mike -- just <a href="http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2009/may/30/pools-and-recreation-centers-are-needed-southern-d/">six days ago</a>, in fact.
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jtmbls, says:
Wait - Chris knows how to tie a tie? Are you sure???
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Chris Kidd, says:
LOL..Actually I do at time you orange tinted freak ;). I wont be able to make it to assist this weekend, but im considering some options for volunteering around here in the not too distant future..
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alexander troup, says:
Home of the real man....good point.. what do you do when you take all of that man thing away.....A/T, ..Castrate and manpulate, but..in wise things we do... contemplate..the man thing...having good issues...
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