We started off the program with the literal bang of poppers to "time travel" with President and Mrs. Obama (aka Darius and Kamajiah). Our generous sponsors, supporters, and partners clapped and cheered as students brought to life Black heroes past and present, while many graduate voices spoke of Black Futures, when we honored dear friend André Robert Lee, and after we recognized Sydnee Reddy as our first graduate to receive the inaugural Lifelong Learner Award.