Many people are denied opportunities because others deny them chances.
When I say people, mainly I am referring to younger individuals; our leaders of tomorrow.
Giving young people chances lately has been an idea that has been close to my heart.
Recently, I have become a music manager out of Grand Rapids, Michigan called Young Stand Up Boys.
Young Stand Up Boys is a versatile group that does Hip Hop, R&B, and Pop music.
However, the group’s goals reach beyond becoming famous and wealthy even after their recent accomplishment of signing under Universal Records.
I have decided to manage this group, not because of the skills they have with music, but because of their passion to help others.
To many others looking outside in they just see another Hip Hop group.
People don’t know that Young Stand Up Boys stands for something positive.
They don’t know that the group is in the midst of creating two foundations to provide guidance to misguided youth and young single parents.
They don’t know that this group is not only fulfilling their dreams but also working hard to be able to give back to their communities.
Due to others such as the mothers of the group members, and myself giving Y.S.U.B a chance of a lifetime and believing in them they are inspired to do the same for others.
Unfortunately, this can’t be said about some other Hip Hop artist in the industry.
We all have to give people chances of their lifetime because it truly makes a difference.
This isn’t only the case within the field of music; this is the case in any profession.
If you are a doctor, just by allowing a younger individual shadow you for a day who knows what inspiration, you may give to this young person.
If you are a teacher and you talk to a younger individual about your daily schedule, who knows what interest you may spark.
We all have to provide these chances to raise successful people who are encouraged to pass the chances of a lifetime down.
People, we have to remember that there once was someone who provided us with these chances for these opportunities as well; so let’s give back and do the same.
We need more pastors, positive Hip Hop artists, doctors, and lawyers in the world.
We need more construction workers, police officers, and stockbrokers in the world.
Lets continue to create these chances.
I want to give a special thanks to Linda Clanton and Darlena McKinnon.
One for the week:
“In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.”
Exodus 15:13
