We are a family that has grown stronger by the day. Despite being tested, at times, we have remained solid, bonded, and solution oriented. We have worked together to help one another, our communities, and to build a foundation for future generations of Black Men on this campus and off. We are doing amazing work in various elementary, middle and high schools, our communities, and in the Oak Hill Juvenile Detention Center. Despite all of our progress we know that we need to press on and remain consistent in our dedication and our commitment to our communities. Our Pan-African Community needs us to continually set good examples through the way we carry ourselves and the way we give back to our communities. We all have a responsibility to give back and to serve as paragons for younger generations of Black Men.

If we are inspired by the work of men like Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Steve Biko, and Kwame Nkrumah then we need to carry on down the path they paved for us, and inspire others in the process. We all embody the greatness of our ancestors. We need to never forget how great we are individually and how powerful we are in Unity! BMI is an example of the greatness and power Black Men represent when they come together for common causes. I thank you all for your inspiring work. This family has made, and continues to make us (all) better. Our collection of students, community activists, professors, educators, and attorneys, has made a positive difference and will continue to do so.

Please remember that dedication without consistency equates to unfulfilled potential. Please remain consistent in all of your positive life's work. That consistency will carry you all to the greatness you are destined for. Thank you so much, again.