Shock Value: Entry 36 "Congratulations Are In Order"

By now, most colleges and universities around the nation have already held or in the process of holding their commencement/graduation ceremonies. I have had the opportunity to attend and give the commencement address at a few of these. I want everyone to help me as I push this chair back from the desk, stand up, and deliver a round of applause for all those people who answered the call and received or will soon be receiving their college degrees this Spring. It is good to know that although the media only reports on the negative aspects of many communities, people, young and old, from various ethnicities and walks of life; others are completing their educational goals and graduating from college.

To those of you who decided to further your education, and more importantly to those young black men who decided that their athletic and/or rap career was secondary to their degree attainment, we salute you. Regardless of what one thinks, a college degree, even in this post-recession era, will increase your earnings beyond that of a person who only completed high school. Now that you have those papers, remember this: They may be able to say what they want to you or about you, but you earned that degree and that is something no one can ever take away. Congrats! If no one else said it, "we here at WoodWorkz are your family and are truly proud of what you have accomplished. Enjoy your weekend and have a blast! Remember Grad school is waiting....

Be Blessed,