Every year, students all over the world graduate.

However...

Graduation is not a guarantee.

Graduation is earned.

On top of the mental, emotional, academic, and financial challenges that students face every year, this year also added another obstacle.

Graduating during a pandemic.

You should be proud of yourselves and celebrate your victory.

Every year, students all over the world graduate.

However...

Graduation is not a guarantee.

Graduation is earned.

On top of the mental, emotional, academic, and financial challenges that students face every year, this year also added another obstacle.

Graduating during a pandemic.

You should be proud of yourselves and celebrate your victory.

Whether virtual or physical, the end result is the same.

You graduated.

So celebrate.

Celebrate your victory.

Celebrate your win.

And then...

Continue your graduation.

Graduate spiritually and apply the principles of your faith to the life that you live.

Graduate mentally and grow your thoughts to set bigger goals, thinking beyond any limits that have ever held you back.

Graduate emotionally and master your feelings by being acutely aware of what you feel, why you feel it, and channeling the energy into thoughts and actions that improve life.

Graduate financially and grow your knowledge and application of building wealth.

Graduate physically and make health and wellness a priority through effective exercise, better eating habits, and wholistic medical practices.

Graduate professionally and become a true master of your craft. Use it to improve yourself, community, and world. Lastly, connect with, and create career opportunities that provide the quality of life you and your family deserve.

May our graduation be beautiful and everlasting.

All Love älwayZ, ALäZ

Close Your Eyes is a lyrical tribute to the mogul, visionary, and cultural pioneer, Charles Henry Douglass by award-winning host, recording artist, and producer Vinson "ALäZ" Muhammad. It is the story of black independence and self determination. Born in 1870 in Macon, GA, Douglass developed his gift for entrepreneurship to become a force in real

Close Your Eyes is a lyrical tribute to the mogul, visionary, and cultural pioneer, Charles Henry Douglass by award-winning host, recording artist, and producer Vinson "ALäZ" Muhammad. It is the story of black independence and self determination. Born in 1870 in Macon, GA, Douglass developed his gift for entrepreneurship to become a force in real estate and arts and culture. In 1921, he established the Historic Douglass Theatre that became a destination for legends like Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, and even a young Otis Redding. The theatre stands today as a community resource nurturing the current and future generations of artists through educational programs, exhibits, and dynamic stage productions.

Visit https://www.douglasstheatre.org/support/ to learn more about how you can support this national treasure!