Key Program Elements

Tied To Greatness Assembly – Words of inspiration: Hosted by Alex Ellis and other local, national and celebrity leaders emphasizing the importance of self image, work ethics, education, and what it truly means to be great. 

Gallery of Greatness – A video presentation featuring a gallery of distinguished Men of Color men whose accomplishments will be sure to inspire these young men to accomplish great things and present themselves in a manner that reflects their steep history of great men who have paved the way before them.

Special Guest Entertainment - In each city the young men are treated to an electrifying performance from some of the greatest singers, performers, and spoken word artist who not only inspire the young men by their performance, but also their story of how they rose to success and what it took for them to get there.

Pass It On Tie Ceremony – Each young man is presented a tie, and is taught how to tie his own tie.  Each tie is donated by sponsoring corporations and businesses.

Tied to Greatness Pledge – Each young man recites the pledge as a declaration that he will be more conscious of his image and not drop out of high school.  They commit themselves to lead better lives and strive for greatness.

Restoring the Male Image Book – Each young man is presented with a copy of Restoring the Male Image for his personal library.

 Photo Ops – Pictures can be taken of the young men and the male role models who participated.