A gentleman does not wait for someone else to speak for him. Strong communication is developed through practice. Whether you are in fifth grade or preparing for high school, your thoughts matter. At POLISHED, we believe young gentlemen can learn to read with purpose, write with clarity and speak with respect. The 20-minute challenge Minute 0–3 — CHOOSE: Pick one question: What does respect look like when nobody is watching? When did you show ownership? What problem in your sc

His voice matters. Your encouragement makes a difference. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan offers a 2027 essay contest for eligible Greater Lansing students in grades 6–8 and 9–11. The official theme is “Until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.” Students are asked to respond in 250–300 words. The deadline is Friday, December 4, 2026. A simple family writing plan Day 1 — Talk: Ask your student what fairness, justice,

Your future is built one decision, one assignment and one opportunity at a time. Academic success is about more than a report card. It includes organization, communication, curiosity, preparation and knowing when to ask for help. This practical toolkit helps POLISHED young gentlemen turn good intentions into steady habits. Five habits that move you forward 1. PLAN TOMORROW TONIGHT. Check your school assignments, pack your materials and choose the most important task before go

Literacy is leadership. Your words can open doors. A suit can help a young man enter a room. His words can help him change it. At IMOGUL Mentoring Group and POLISHED Young Gentlemen’s Character Club, we develop character, confidence, communication and academic excellence—not appearance alone. This year we are challenging every eligible young person in our community to explore the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan’s 2027 essay contest or legacy scholarship.

Ready IV M.O.R.E.! — The 4th Annual Suited 4 Success Youth Etiquette Workshop Saturday, February 20, 2027 | 12:00 PM–4:00 PM | Lansing Mall IMOGUL Mentoring Group and Walk Worthy Menswear are preparing to serve 100 young men from the Greater Lansing area through a four-hour experience focused on etiquette, career readiness, confidence, networking, positive identity and mentorship. This season's theme: Ready IV M.O.R.E.! M — Manners O — Ownership R — Respect E — Excellence The

MORE in Action: Building Presence, Confidence, Character & Career Readiness MOGUL MORE is expanding its youth-development experiences for the 2026/27 season, serving young people in grades 5–9 through practical, culturally relevant experiences that build what matters within them. AURA Professional Playbook Get the Job. Keep the Job. Build the Career. AURA develops professional presence and executive skills through handshakes, emotional intelligence, awareness, communication,

Recognition With Responsibility IMOGUL Mentoring Group is proud to share that founder and youth-development leader James Jackson Sr. has been recognized by the Uplift Our Youth Foundation with its 2026 Youth Advocate Award. The recognition reflects a commitment that sits at the center of MOGULMORE: helping young people build character, confidence, leadership, life skills, and a genuine sense of responsibility to their communities. More Than an Award For IMOGUL, recognition is