Media Contact: Debra Dennis;
DDennis@DallasCollege.edu
For immediate release — April 6, 2023
(DALLAS) — The Dallas College Male Achievement Program (MAP) is a mentoring and success-oriented effort that helps men of color develop academic, leadership and professional skills. The goal is to instill confidence, expand mentoring and explore viable career options.
Male Achievement Program is hosting a daylong leadership-building summit on Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus, 3030 N. Dallas Ave. in Lancaster. This year’s theme is “Rising Toward Greatness.”
“Men rise when they are empowered. And, with empowerment, they learn to transform their communities and provide the keys of success to others,” said Gabe Randle, MAP’s senior manager, who assists students with numerous services including academic transfer fairs, scholarship opportunities, job readiness and financial literacy.
This event is a collaboration between MAP and the Maiden Foundation, a local nonprofit that fights for social justice and empowerment. Its founders are business leaders and entrepreneurs Terrence Maiden and Tim Maiden. The siblings, graduates of Texas Christian University, are passionate about uplifting communities and individuals.
Inspire Male Summit is a collaboration between MAP and the Maiden Foundation, a local nonprofit that fights for social justice and empowerment. Its founders are business leaders and entrepreneurs Terrence Maiden and Tim Maiden.
“Dallas College is a pillar for education in our city,” said Terrence Maiden. “Our foundation is privileged to have the opportunity of partnering in this important male initiative. Having grown up in Oak Cliff and been afforded the opportunity to attend college (TCU), I realize the career options available with a good education.”
Dallas minister Bryan L. Carter, pastor of Concord Baptist Church in southern Dallas, will deliver the keynote address.
This free summit was created to provide mentoring and support to minority males ages 14 to 24, while creating new educational opportunities for this traditionally underserved group. The summit will feature a series of speakers, concludes with a mini career fair and is open to the public.
For more information or to register, please visit
Inspire Male Summit online.
What: Dallas College Male Achievement Program (MAP)’s Inspire Male Summit
When: Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus, 3030 N. Dallas Ave., Lancaster, Texas. Check-in: Building E, Performance Hall. Breakout sessions will take place in Building M.
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