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Goss Twins Head To National Speech and Debate Tournament
Elijah and Elias Goss, 10th graders at Denver East High School won first place at the Colorado High School State Speech and Debate Competition in the Duo Interpretation event on March 19. They will be representing Colorado as they head to Louisville, Kentucky for the National Speech and Debate
Tournament on June 12 through June 17. The twins are the only African Americans competing on their DEFT team and are one of the only African Americans to go undefeated locally as well as win the state championship. Elijah and Elias worked together writing the I AM poem (https://youtu.be/jge9_3hNbQ 0). Elias was awarded with the My Brother’s Keeper award last year by Michael B. Hancock and was also published twice by their school paper, Serendipity. These young men have been recognized by the community and family and friends as emerging leaders and for their continued effort and strive to be great examples of ‘Black Excellence.’. Editor’s note: Follow their journey to nationals on Instagram at @3lijah_goss and @nxtup_g0ss. To help support their trip to Kentucky, donate to their GoFund Me at https://gofund.me/ea4b2ec6.
Man Of A Thousand Voices Releases A New Single Julius Williams, hailed as “A Man of A Thousand Voices” was born in St. Louis, MO. Known for his comedic acts and many voices, including Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Louie Armstrong and Ray Charles to name a few, he has also written, produced and recorded music. Over his musical career, he has opened shows for Toni Braxton, Will Downing, Babyface, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Al Jarreau, Phyllis Hyman, The Whispers, Lakeside, Cameo, Chuck
Mangione, Regina Bell, George Duke, and Roy Ayers. Julius received the Sammy Davis Jr. Entertainer of the year award in Las Vegas two consecutive years, 2006-2007. Williams recently released a new single, My Baby Loves Me, a remake from the 1966 hit song by Martha and the Vandellas. It can be found on Spotify, AppleMusic, and AmazonMusic. . Editor’s note: For more information, call 760-680-9640 or email 1heartwilliamsp@gmail.com. Follow him on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/julius.wi lliams.351
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