One of the things that makes me really happy is to see my young men grow. This probably seems obvious, but the truth is, all of them don’t grow. Some of them stagnate, seeming to get stuck or worse still to regress in their maturity. Others continue to reach forward and make more of themselves (in and for) their communities. Such is the case with Kollin and Derrick. I’m really proud of our guys. They worked to gather speakers around the topic of nonviolence — seeking to be a gang-deterrent. They got two speakers from In My Shoes to come and bless us with their painful testimonies, about lives interrupted by violence. Both Dee and Saleem showed their heart to impact our youth and get them to make good choices. Their stories are framed by the fact and Derrick and Kollin are two of our young people ALREADY making good choices, and seeking to help others do the same. Thanks for your efforts, gentlemen. Thanks for giving me the chance to see you shine. –Marcus