Hey all-
A little over a week ago I had the pleasure of being invited and attending a small networking event hosted by the Young Benefactors Group and the Institute for Responsible Citizenship. My good friend is a co-chair and former scholar of the I4RC and I strongly believe in and will always support their cause. The event was a chance to mingle with the young elite here in DC and was held at the beautifully decorated 21M Lounge of the St. Gregory Hotel in the heart of the city. It gave the scholars an opportunity to practice and perfect their networking skills further enabling them to be comfortable with the movers and shakers of our little metropolis.
As stated on the I4RCwebsite,
The Institute for Responsible Citizenship prepares high-achieving African American men for successful careers in business, law, government, public service, education, journalism, the sciences, medicine, ministry, and the arts.We require our students to complete rigorous academic seminars in Government and Economics, work at high-level internships, and participate in lectures, seminars, and roundtable discussions with some of the nation’s most prominent public and private sector leaders. An integral part of our program includes intensive mentoring by the Institute’s founder, professors, alumni and friends. Our goal is not only to help talented African American men achieve career success, but it is also to train these young leaders to be men of great character who will make significant contributions to their communities, their country, and the world.
Check out pictures below and please check out the bios of the 2012 Scholars as well… definitely will be seeing these young men positively affecting our world and community and they certainly deserve huge congratulations on their achievements thus far!!!!!
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| such a dapper, well mannered, highly ambitious and chivalrous young man: Aaron Landrum |
Jenni Jehanne
Looks like an awesome event. Kudos to you for supporting such great orgs!
thank you! Yes, DC has SOOOO many fashion events and sooo many netwroking events, I try to go to the ones that arent getting alot of coverage but support a great cause… like our young men!
Love that you spotlighted this event. There are young black men doing all sorts of amazing things all over the globe. You and the attendees look amazing!
Jillian
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thank you Jillian! COming from you that is a HUGE HUGE compliment so I thank you! You ahve been KILLING it on your blog… good lawd!
Yes these men are amazing and the organization is amazing. I def hope many more of our men can follow suit 🙂
Everyone is just to the 10s. I believe this is a good thing. Empowerment is always key.
It looked like such a great event for a great cause. I’m glad you and Sade (who looks fabulous in her hi-low dress, by the way).
Never been to the St. Gregory Hotel. And basing it off these photos, it seems like I need to.
Your pics turned out great!