MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a
groundbreaking and life-altering dinner that transcended social and
economic boundaries, students from diverse neighborhoods across
Shelby County, Tennessee gathered
at Ruth's Chris last night for an extraordinary evening hosted and
sponsored by the transformative poverty-fighting organization, From
The Streets To Wall Street Foundation. Dr. Gerald Kiner, the visionary founder of the
foundation, painted a picture of a world where underprivileged
youth can find liberation and equality, emphasizing that the stock
market holds opportunities without discrimination.
The atmosphere was electrifying as Dr. Kiner and a team of
successful mentors shared invaluable insights over a sumptuous
dinner, guiding the inner-city and suburban students on principles
such as investing in their 401Ks, maintaining stellar credit, early
financial aid applications for college, and unraveling the
complexities of the stock market. Mrs. Mosesella Brunson, an
Economics teacher at Melrose High School, was moved to see her four
students immersed in this once-in-a-lifetime experience, while
Bruce Dailey Sr, a mentor, and Lead
AP Mechanic and Federal Express shared his inspiring journey to his
upcoming retirement as a millionaire through prudent 401K investments.
Aziel Sneed, a student from
Hillcrest High School, described the
event as "unbelievable," while Lauren
Michell of Collierville High School expressed profound
gratitude, acknowledging that the dinner had profoundly impacted
her perspective. Witnessing the transformation in her peers, she
was touched by the newfound awareness they had gained.
This event was not just a meal and a conversation; it was a
gateway to a new world for these high school students. From The
Streets To Wall Street Foundation is dedicated to erasing the
disparity between underprivileged youth and financial literacy,
offering mentorship, resources, and educational initiatives to
empower individuals towards financial independence, steering them
away from the temptations of criminal paths.
When asked why he invites suburban kids to his dinners with the
majority of inner-city kids, Dr. Kiner responded, "People don't
realize that through explicit rap lyrics, suburban kids fall victim
to the street culture just as much as inner-city kids do. Our
slogan is 'Stories Rewritten, Destinies Rerouted'. We want to
reroute all children from that street culture no matter where they
are – and we will."
To learn more about the Foundation, and future events, or to get
involved as a mentor or mentee, please visit
http://www.fromthestreetstowallstreetfoundation.org or call
901-570-3220. Join us in shaping a future where every young mind
has the tools to thrive in the world of finance.
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