Dondre Williams (left), Coach Brian Willis and Jaquay Streater prepare to enter the "Dollars and $ense"
competition at the National Convention of the 100 Black Men of America.

Dondre Williams (left) and Jaquay Streater prepare to make their winning presentation at the 2009 State Farm
"Dollars and $ense" Investment competition at the National Convention of the 100 Black Men of America.

Wes Caldwell, Don Lewis, Donnie Koonce, Brian Willis, and Jeff Hood paused for a moment while attending the
2009 Convention of the 100 Black Men of America.

Congressman Mel Watt gives pointers on public speaking to Civics essayists Deborian Halsey (left),
Justin King, and Javario Pegues.

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City Councilman James Mitchell, Jr. discusses Civics with the mentees

Dr. David Jacobs (right) leads a discussion on violence and its consequences at a Saturday Academy.

The independent team of Shante DuBose (left) and Charity Cruz won the 2009 Charlotte
African American History Challenge. 

Pang Chang and Jerrika Dula, African American History Challenge competitors from
West Charlotte High School, confer before answering.

Mentees enjoy the pool at Wes Caldwell's house.

Mentors, mentees and parents form a circle to close a Saturday Academy session.