NewsOctober 25, 2019
The Honorable Young Men Club hosted Missouri lawmakers to discuss the positive effects of the program and explore the possibilities of implementing similar programs elsewhere.
Honorable Young Men Club member Demarius Mathies, left, talks about NASA, basketball and billionaires' diversification strategies with Representative Wiley Price during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Honorable Young Men Club member Demarius Mathies, left, talks about NASA, basketball and billionaires' diversification strategies with Representative Wiley Price during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Honorable Young Men Club co-founders Wyky Jean, center left, and Kweku Arkorful, far left, socialize with former Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, center right, and Representative Barry Hovis, far right, during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Honorable Young Men Club co-founders Wyky Jean, center left, and Kweku Arkorful, far left, socialize with former Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, center right, and Representative Barry Hovis, far right, during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Honorable Young Men Club member Demarius Mathies, center left, talks with Representative Wiley Price, seated, while former Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, far left, talks with Glen Nesby, far right, during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Honorable Young Men Club member Demarius Mathies, center left, talks with Representative Wiley Price, seated, while former Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, far left, talks with Glen Nesby, far right, during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Representative Kevin Windham of St. Louis addresses members of the Honorable Young Men Club during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Representative Kevin Windham of St. Louis addresses members of the Honorable Young Men Club during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Honorable Young Men Club co-founder Kweku Arkorful, right, greets former Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Honorable Young Men Club co-founder Kweku Arkorful, right, greets former Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Representative Kevin Windham, right, listens to a presentation about the Honorable Young Men Club during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Representative Kevin Windham, right, listens to a presentation about the Honorable Young Men Club during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Honorable Young Men Club member Bryson Thomas, 14, leads his peers in the recitation of "G Code," a communal commitment to values including integrity and respect during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Honorable Young Men Club member Bryson Thomas, 14, leads his peers in the recitation of "G Code," a communal commitment to values including integrity and respect during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
State Senator Wayne Wallingford, left, talks with Honorable Young Men Club member Ken Darius Walker during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
State Senator Wayne Wallingford, left, talks with Honorable Young Men Club member Ken Darius Walker during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Representative LaKeySha Bosley, right, laughs while socializing with members of the Honorable Young Men Club during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Representative LaKeySha Bosley, right, laughs while socializing with members of the Honorable Young Men Club during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Honorable Young Men Club co-founder Wyky Jean records video of club members socializing with Representative Kevin Windham during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Honorable Young Men Club co-founder Wyky Jean records video of club members socializing with Representative Kevin Windham during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Honorable Young Men Club co-founder Kweku Arkorful, right, talks with Representative Kathy Swan during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
Honorable Young Men Club co-founder Kweku Arkorful, right, talks with Representative Kathy Swan during a visit from regional politicians and members of the Missouri state legislature's black caucus Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Cape Central High School.
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