Town Hall at Harvard University Law School could not have been a more perfect setting for the “Think Big Dream Big: Youth as Agents of Change” event. Youth Leaders from throughout the city assembled in the hallowed halls of the historic university to hear the inspirational words of Eric Thomas, known to many as the “Hip-Hop Preacher.”
A dynamic speaker, Eric grabbed the attention of everyone in the audience the moment he opened his mouth. Reflecting on his life and the hardships he endured, he spoke of perseverance through adversity. Of Triumph through empowerment and the importance of setting goals and surrounding oneself with positive people committed to success.
At the conclusion of Eric’s remarks youth leaders split off into smaller group sessions. Motivated by Eric’s mantra of hard work and its ultimate pay-off, youth leaders participated in discussions were they exchanged ideas around topics ranging from how to keep the challenges of life from becoming stumbling blocks to individual success, to how to identify and take advantage of resources in their respective communities to help support the pursuit of their individual goals and dreams.
The event was an uplifting experience to take part in and one that will not be easily forgotten. As youth leaders trickled out of the event one could not help but feel the renewed sense of energy and passion they felt toward becoming agents of change in their communities and beyond!
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