Social responsibility | Akeem Lloyd | TEDxURI

Akeem Lloyd was raised by his grandparents in Atlantic City, where he struggled with a lot of personal challenges, identity, love, and suicide. During his first semester in college, he earned a 1.4 GPA. Lloyd managed to turn his academic challenges into inspiration over the next three years. His GPA improved to a 3.4, and he became the first person in his family to graduate with a college degree, a great accomplishment. Lloyd is now the founder and CEO of A Leadership Journey, a youth-centered travel program, and AkeemSpeaks, LLC, through which he serves as an education consultant. He is here to talk about social responsibility. Akeem Lloyd was raised by his grandparents in Atlantic City, where he struggled with a lot of personal challenges, identity, love, and suicide. During his first semester in college, he earned a 1.4 GPA. Lloyd managed to turn his academic challenges into inspiration over the next three years. His GPA improved to a 3.4, and he became the first person in his family to graduate with a college degree, a great accomplishment. Lloyd is now the founder and CEO of A Leadership Journey, a youth-centered travel program, and AkeemSpeaks, LLC, through which he serves as an education consultant. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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I am because I matter!!! God brought me here tonight!!! ✊❤

[@akeemlloyd9602]

Now get to work! Thank you for watching, it really does mean a lot to me. Help us spread this message if you can. Akeem

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I serve because someone told me I Matter... You pained the picture with your words, compelling speech.

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Thank you brother, that means a lot to me.

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This should have 1M views!

[@akeemlloyd9602]

Maybe one day. Thank you for taking the time out to watch, I’m appreciative. Help us spread this message if you can. Akeem

[@JamieHumeCreative]

You are a true Bard...beautiful everything. I support your thoughts here and you. Please spare some of that sentiment for those older than you as well. We all need to know and remember that our assistance and how we live it, is important. You are wonderful.

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Look at how far you've come! I'm so proud of you Keem! 😊 -C

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Thank you for being a part of the journey C.

[@pamelastewart1274]

Thank you. Thanks to teachers like Mr. Kearny for caring and keeping standards high. Thank you Akeem for all that you do, for carrying forth those high standards and holding others to them. What an incredible journey and and message. You are a much needed light in this world, a leader. Leadership matters. Thank you.

[@akeemlloyd9602]

Peace, Your words have been Received. Thank you for watching and for uplifting this video. Help us spread this message if you can. I’m grateful. Akeem

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Yes we have to learn social responsibility

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I'm just mesmerised with his words, how sensitive he can be, greetings from Peru Akeem, and thank you for serving with such a passion!

[@akeemlloyd9602]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it and grateful that you took time to watch it. Help us spread this message if you can -Akeem

[@lilamylyte]

Great. Job Keem!

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Incredible words by a powerful and motivational human being. Keep up the great work!!

[@akeemlloyd9602]

I appreciate your kind words, thank you. Thank you for watching for sharing.

[@pstchukwu]

Yes.

[@MerchantOfDeath223]

I love you big brother. You inspire me every time you speak. Thanks for always sharing and always bring vulnerable ❤

[@akeemlloyd9602]

I love you too bro.

[@AJDUNK]

Shine your light on the world. *all caps*

[@akeemlloyd9602]

Thank you brother

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Thank You for everything!

[@helenantoine5154]

Goodness Gracious, God bless you Akeem!

[@akeemlloyd9602]

Thank you for watching Helen! I appreciate you.

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this information is so important, thank you

[@akeemlloyd9602]

It changed my life, and I’m praying I can have the same impact on others. Thank you for watching, means the world. Help us spread this message if you can. Akeem

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This teach me about Social resposibility

[@akeemlloyd9602]

Gratitude

[@sondatrabelsisaeed6819]

Thank you for teaching us Social responsibility

[@akeemlloyd9602]

Thank you for watching

[@ohhjasleen]

This is so inspirational to me. Thank you for sharing these amazing words!

[@akeemlloyd9602]

Thank you for watching It means a lot.

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Great student

[@akeemlloyd9602]

Great teachers, more importantly, great role models. Thank you brother. I appreciate you dearly. Help us spread this message if you can. Akeem

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I LOVE THIS!!!!

[@akeemlloyd9602]

Thank you for your work Milan!

[@grandmasterchody]

I was going down a rabbit hole and found this.

[@akeemlloyd9602]

I am happy you made time to watch it, thank you

[@ericdeez1465]

I had to watch this to complete a discussion board for school.

[@hicartealonzogabriel1663]

same.. pain

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Inspiring thoughts 👏

[@akeemlloyd9602]

Much appreciated, thank you

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Challenge accepted!!!

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Lets goooooooo

[@AJDUNK]

Just imagine. *all caps*

[@akeemlloyd9602]

Thank you for watching brother. I appreciate you. Help us spread this message if you can. Akeem

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1:55 😆

[@akeemlloyd9602]

Seriously, I thought I was home free. But there he was. I’m grateful. Thank you for watching. Help us spread this message if you can. Akeem