Dr. Fletcher entered the room standing 6’ 8 of statue and somewhat tired, but I thought that this would be an abnormal experience. I had already perceived that this would be a long drawn out discussion because he was 78 years of age. Nevertheless, we he begin to speak his voice begin to fill the room. It generated a sort of power because he did not stutter or pause he just begin to let it go. At this point, I begin to listen to every word he had to say.

He started by telling us that he was the son of a Buffalo Soldier and by having the pleasure of traveling with his father he was able to meet Mary McCloud Bethune. She was an advisor for the president at the time and she begin to encourage the children by telling them to never give up and that one day they too can advise the president. He took that and ran with it. In high school he was one of the most favored football players but could not go to a major college. Despite tha