Our Black Male Initiative hosted an oratorical contest this week. The men had to discuss the importance of the five wells: well read, spoken, traveled, dressed and balanced.

The concept was developed by Dr. Robert Franklin, president of Morehouse College. I absolutely love the concept, so I have asked our students to adopt them as a way of life as well. I really hope Morehouse promoted this for all HBCUs and maybe even do an annual conference to help schools teach their students how to be well.

Our six winners received a great prize: a trip to St. Louis for the upcoming Jay-Z concert! Man, I wish someone did something like this when I was in school. We had local professional men serve as judges, which was another great way for our students to interact with men in the community.

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