This will be a fun, meaningful event with program providers from around the DMV area including, dynamic motivational speakers, local hip hop artists, singers, and spokenword artists. Admission is FREE. There will also be mobile health screenings and FREE FOOD for the boys. The event is being sponsored by LaCarey Entertainment, LLC, Contact Visits, Domestic Violence Wears Many Tags (DVWMT) and Industrial Bank. The "Raise A Man™" summit will be held at the Johnson Memorial Baptist Church-800 Ridge Rd, SE-Washington, DC 20019
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About Lamont Carey:
Born in Washington, DC Mr. Carey is President and CEO of LaCarey Entertainment, LLC a multi-media entertainment company that focuses on helping artists to fulfill their dreams of breaking into the entertainment industry. The company was instrumental in casting over 200 actors including Mr. Carey on HBO's critically acclaimed, Peabody Award winning drama series "The Wire". Mr. Carey is also a dynamic and internationally known Spokenword artist, Radio personality, Author and Filmmaker. He has performed at The John F. Kennedy Center as well as on "HBO's DefPoetry Jam. LaCarey Entertainment has a strong focus on projects of empowerment with a strong commitment to uplifting communities. Mr. Carey devotes a lot of his time going to schools and colleges reminding the students and faculty of their potential through motivational speeches and workshops. For more information go to