CHOICE - School Assembly
EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS TO BECOME A PRODUCT OF CHOICE!
Aligned to State and National Academic Standards!
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY:
10 Commitments in becoming a NEW Product of CHOICE
(60) minutes: (1) Commitment, (2) Courage, (3) Habits, (4) Obstacles, (5) Imagine, (6) Character, (7) Evaluate
Imagine...capturing an audience with music, drawing them in, getting comfortable, building trust. When you least expect it, real life comes into view. The true story of a boy and his thirteen year-old mother, the gangster life of his father, gang life, dropping out of school, abused, and life in the streets of St. Louis. This sad tale does not end in sadness. It rises above the situations to show how a “Product” of the environment can become a “Product of CHOICE.”
You will be amazed at the emotional journey that Eric James (PRODUCT) will take you on, in little over an hour. Laughing at human nature, emotionally driven music, and true stories about heartache, love, and struggles of inner city life. But, the really explosive moment comes when the audience is snatched, from the head nodding tunes, to the tragedy that life sometimes has to offer.
The PRODUCT understands what it feels like to try and form and discover your identity and purpose. He has learned that life’s battles can be won, armed with a sense of humor and an optimistic attitude. Sharing his struggles, The PRODUCT encourages people to view their lives through a new lens. This empowering story of triumph encourages all people to think of themselves, and their mista
kes not as a failure, but as opportunity.
REVIEWS:
"He inspires others through telling his own life story of triumph over tragedy. THE PRODUCT urges his audiences to live life to its fullest and illustrates how to overcome some of the common and not-so-common struggles facing today’s youth." - Ida Goodwin Woolfolk (Former Superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools)
"I truly believe The PRODUCT's life experiences can enhance the quality of life for anyone who exposes themselves to it. PRODUCT, was passionate, heartwarming, and he tells it like it is!" - Ms. Kathman (Speech Pathologist) Mesa Public Schools
"His dynamic and engaging presentation skills will light up any audience but even more importantly, his message always has a positive and lasting effect!" - Parent Volunteer (from the Arizona Youth Partnership, Globe, AZ)
“I checked your website. You have some very important messages on it. I really like the way you're thinking ... and feeling. I emailed you just because I respect the wise men, the individualists. And I always recognize them ;)” –Don Perinion (Music Producer)
“Wow! What an awesome testimony of perseverance. I listened to "My Life" and so many of our kids can relate to your message.” - Johnette R. Winfrey Baton Rouge, LA (Math Specialist)
“You made a big difference in the entire Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant, from your workshop, which all of the girls loved, to the performances at the Center of the Arts and the park festival. I did an exit interview with each contestant the day before the pageant and asked them what portion of the program was the biggest benefit to them; each of them stated that your Leadership Workshop made the biggest impact.” - LaVon Woods South Chandler Self-Help Foundation, Inc. (Project Manager)
“Your willingness to share your experience, message and expertise with our attendees helped to make this another successful and effective conference.” – Patti Wheater (Pride Conference)
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We see the following as vital needs of our inner-city youth:
1. Someone to listen to their concerns, not just with their ears but with their hearts as well. Listening with purpose helps to break down barriers of prejudging.
2. Positive relationships, good role models and/or good mentors. A good role model does not have to be a great celebrity who is seen on the TV screen or read about in the newspaper. A good role model and/or mentor has the ability to unlock doors, helping youth to gain access to other people/cultures, opportunities and information that they might not have found on their own.
3. Alternatives to the streets, especially a safe place to go after school. Children need to feel safe and cared for. There is a definite need of a safe place for teens to hang out who do not have money for a club, as well as a place for teens to work or volunteer their services after school and in the summer months.
4. Quality education. In addition to the instruction they receive during their regular school days at public or private schools, inner-city youth need homework assistance. Many of them cannot afford private tutoring.
