Humbled and honored to be one of the recognized by Young Men Strong in 2016

I have accepted Young Men Strong’s 100-100-1 Professional Leaders who are ‘DOING THE WORK’ Award, and will attend the March 12 Award Ceremony in New York. It is an incredible honor just to be nominated, and to be one of the recognized award winners selected by 100 Black Women of Long Island. I am deeply humbled and thankful to be one of those recognized for our work.
Any of my friends living on Long Island interested in attending this event please let me know It is a Black Tie event and fund raising event YMS :  http://www.youngmenstrong.com/
This award is a direct outcome of my activism for equity and justice in our public schools.
What we do for young people matters,
Jesse The Walking Man Turner

'Celebrating Our Men Everyday'
DR. JESSE TURNER,
Congratulations & THANK YOU!
It is our privilege to confirm your nomination as Young Men Strong’s 100-100-1 Professional Leaders who are ‘DOING THE WORK’ Award.
You’ve been nominated for this award because of your commitment to the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut tri-state communities as well your ability to make a difference in the lives of the urban male youth you touched through your work.
Your professional presence and commitment will be honored with a gourmet lunch, Live Band, awards ceremony led by Keynote Speakers Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Senior Pastor Katherine Corbett, and Alex O. Ellis, Tied to Greatness' to take place at New Life Christian Center, Saturday, March 12, 2016, from 11:00 – 3:00 pm.

If you like to listen to the song I listened to this morning on my walk....it's Bob Dylan's "Blowing In The Win"..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWwgrjjIMXA