Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Presents the 5000 Role Models Graduating Class of 2015 at “Academic Signing Day”
Miami — Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), will host “Academic Signing Day” for the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project’s graduating class of 2015 on Monday, June 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Miami-Dade County Commission Chambers located at 111 N.W. 1st Street, Miami, Florida. Eighty-four graduating seniors will put pen to paper to sign scholarships to the colleges or universities of their choice.
This event will mark the unveiling of the newly designed 5000 Role Models signature tie and exclusive custom-made suits donated by the Sean John Collection at Macy’s. The ceremony will be televised by Miami-Dade TV.
“I am so proud of these young men. This is a momentous occasion and an important day for them as they look toward the future. These students have been instilled with the academic ideals that the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project was founded upon and I have no doubt that they will be successful as they continue their education.
“In 1992, when I founded the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, I wanted to give hope, encouragement and the will to succeed to boys and young men of color who were at risk of dropping out of school. A quarter of a century later, the 5000 Role Models has given out more than ten million dollars in scholarships and has been transformative in the lives of thousands of young boys who might not otherwise have had an opportunity to attend college.
“The young men who make up this year’s 5000 Role Models’ graduating class and who are receiving scholarships weren’t even born when the Role Models was conceptualized and founded. This is the true example of preparing for generations of children yet unborn.
“I ask that you please tune in to Comcast channel 76 and AT&T U-Verse channel 99 to witness one of the proudest moments in our nation’s African-American community. Amid all of the violence, murders and police brutality, these young men represent what could and should be for all young men of color,” said Congresswoman Wilson.