Posted on 02.06.13 in Events, Hip Hop by MK Asante
MK + King Mez Inspire Youth in Virgin Islands
One of my favorite rapper/producers, Raleigh, North Carolina’s King Mez and I recently traveled to the Virgin Islands together for the Man-Up conference at the University of the Virgin Islands.
The Man-Up Conference was started in 2011 in response to rising cases of violence in the community and the low enrollment rate of young men in higher education. It is an initiative of “Brothers with a Cause,” a UVI program that seeks to attract more male students to the University and provide tools and support to help them graduate.
This year’s keynote speakers were world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson and myself. King Mez opened up for me, performing a few songs from his latest album My Everlasting Zeal. The theme for this year’s conference–“Man-Up: Discovering Your Gifts and Talents”–resonated deeply with me and I used the platform to share my journey with the 3,000 + students. Check out some of the reactions and photos:
@mkasante you electrified the stage. I am TRULY inspired. Thank you. You were great on stage twitter.com/QueenIdle/stat…
— ♡ J∆mee ♡ (@QueenIdle) February 5, 2013
@mkasante great conference at man up very inspiring
— Alejandro Solis (@HONDOMAN13) February 5, 2013
@mkasante wa so dope at #ManUp earlier observation , obligation
— MuzikManBrowne (@MISFIT_FFT) February 5, 2013
So after 3 years of attending the Man Up Conference @mkasante has been the only one to make a significant impact on my mentality! #inspired
— x_Rick___Fox (@_IAm_King) February 4, 2013
it was too great at #ManUp today! i swear @mkasante had my full attention and was just so great and inspirational! much love and respect!
— ♏ Kennias Jn Paul ♏ (@LoSo_DeLaGhetto) February 5, 2013
