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Dear Friends of COSEBOC,
It is a true pleasure to send you this portfolio of pictures taken at the recent Gathering of Leaders. I believe that you will see them as a joyous and nostalgic reminder of a powerful networking and learning experience. Dillard University under the leadership of Dr. Marvelene Hughes was a most gracious host. On behalf of COSEBOC, I want to thank Dr. Hughes, Provost Taylor and Dr. Strong for their incredible level of support, generosity and southern hospitality.
This pictorial collection represents a powerful sample of the dedication to and belief that our boys and young men are worth fighting for. In the pictures I am sure that you will be able to feel the passion and excitement that comes with a common commitment to such a worthy mission. And as we indicated on several occasions the power of the Gathering was in the meaningful participation that our students from Miller-McCoy Academy for Mathematics and Business, St. Augustine High School and the Collegiate 100 of Dillard University played. This Gathering did not talk about boys and young men of color, it actively engaged them. Please enjoy and savor each picture. Together they represent a memorable and unique learning experience.
I want to also thank Clyde Cole, Rita Hunter and Andrea Hurley for taking the time to photograph this event.
Sincerely,
Ron Walker
Dillard University warmly welcomes COSEBOC
Ron Walker,
Executive Director (COSEBOC)
The Convening begins
A most gracious host, Dr. Marvalene Hughes, President of Dillard University
shares the story of heart and determination of Dillard's survival after Katrina
Dr. Marvalene Hughes and Ron Walker
The opening ceremony - introduced by Kamau Ptah
The Drummers - Opening call to All
The Young Men - Giving Libations to the Ancestors
Pedro Noguera - Reminding the Gathering that Standards for Schools Educating
Boys of Color Matter
COSEBOC family of participants
Large group and Small group scenes:
Learning and Connecting the Dots together
Walking between sessions thorugh the beautiful grounds of Dillard
David Chadwell in an animated workshop session
Engaged discussion in a workshop
Michelle (Comedian) - There is a time to work and a time to laugh
An evening out!
Conversations continue at the Marriott
Individual students at the podium- The power of testimony
Individual students at the podium - The power of testimony
Keynote speaker arrives!
The young men of Miller McCoy standing tall
Festive break between sessions
The COSEBOC chorus - giving the Gift of Song
A dream team poised to act on behalf of boys of color:
Janks Morton, LaMarr Darnell & Michelle Shields, Susan Taylor
Susan Taylor - Amazing Grace in action
Three Amigos eager to make a difference
Jonathan Foy, Ron Walker and David Banks
The COSEBOC Gathering at the Marriott, Saturday morning
The Panelists: A Mount Olympus of Thinkers and Doers
Dr. Tiffany Hardrick, Oscar A. Barbarin, Ph.D., Alfred W. Tatum, Ph.D.,
Dr. Ivory A. Toldson, and Shawn Hardnett
Shaking hands with a future leader
A young man determined to succeed
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