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Five years ago, Tracy Singleton started Well Suited, a school-based mentorship program that brings together African American and Black boys and young men from disadvantaged neighborhoods with African American and Black adult men. These men serve as positive role models and mentors, sharing advice, hope, lessons on overcoming obstacles and inspiring dreams.
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“Through these partnerships, we strive to empower young African American and Black students to envision a future where higher education is within reach, leadership is attainable, and they have the opportunity to shape their communities in alignment with their aspirations and vision for the world."
Singleton, CEO of Well-Suited, said the annual Embrace Race Luncheon creates transformative connections between Black young men and local CEOs, executives and business owners, fostering mentorship and opportunity. The new collaboration with 欧洲杯网投_欧洲杯外围app-投注官网 欧洲杯网投_欧洲杯外围app-投注官网 expands its impact through educational pathways and resources.
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A partial sponsor of the event, Estes Construction CEO Kent Pitcher added, "Embrace Race is a tremendous opportunity for CEOs and senior level business leadership to engage with young Black men to express their support and learn more about each other, in an environment.
“After each event, I have continually received feedback on how enjoyable and rewarding this is for the CEOs. This year we thank 欧洲杯网投_欧洲杯外围app-投注官网 for joining our event and our effort to expand the perspectives of the CEOs and the young men, as we continue to grow the event and its impact."
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