Keynote #1: Change the Narrative

Change The Narrative Speech
Value: Decreasing crime rates, teen homelessness, and drug abuse, while also reducing student suspension rates. By guiding at-risk students to understand and embrace their life stories, they can shift from a deficit-based perspective to an asset-based one, taking ownership of their lives and progressing through the 4 C's Theory (Conflict, Confusion, Confidence, Calm) to change their narrative and family trajectory.
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Ideal audience: K-12 education, juvenile detention centers.
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Value: Keep the crime rate low, teen homelessness, drug abuse, decreasing student suspension rates

Black History Month Speech
Shamawn Wright draws inspiration from the countless success stories of Black individuals who have made their mark on society. By intertwining his own life narrative with the legacy of our ancestors, he highlights the profound qualities of resilience, perseverance, and persistence that empower us to achieve anything we set our minds to.
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Ideal audience: K-12 education, juvenile detention centers.
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Value: Keep the crime rate low, teen homelessness, drug abuse, decreasing student suspension rates

Pick Your Hard Speech
Shamawn reflects on his journey towards success, acknowledging that it is not easy but rather challenging. He emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's dreams, pointing out that life will present difficulties either way, so it is crucial to choose the challenges that align with your aspirations.
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Ideal audience: K-12 education, juvenile detention centers.
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Value: Keep the crime rate low, teen homelessness, drug abuse, decreasing student suspension rates
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Seed of Perserverance Speech
Dr. Shamawn emphasizes that everyone possesses the seed of perseverance within them. He explains that in order to nurture this seed and grow, one needs love, guidance, a change in environment, and a focus on personal development.
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Ideal audience: K-12 education, juvenile detention centers.
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Value: Keep the crime rate low, teen homelessness, drug abuse, decreasing student suspension rates
