The Mentorship - on guiding youth and Obama's Connect Four victory dance

April 17, 2016 12:09 PM

An older man (Barack Obama, POTUS) provides a promising younger man (NBA MVP Steph Curry) some life lessons (YouTube). President Obama launched the My Brother’s Keeper initiative to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensure that all young people can reach their full potential. This lighthearted promotion encourages participation in the program. Perhaps Obama's influence will persuade Steph to set aside distractions and complete his college degree.
posted by Blue Meanie (7 comments total)

It is very difficult to figure out what Wardell Stephen Curry's major is. Seems like is some sort of Liberal Arts generalist program but I haven't been able to find any clear statements about it.

Also, thanks Steph for making it even less likely that people will pronounce my first name normally...
posted by srboisvert at 1:13 PM on April 17, 2016 [1 favorite]

Steph Curry went first in Connect Four and lost. I thought that was a particularly powerful illustration of the need for mentorship.
posted by michaelh at 1:40 PM on April 17, 2016 [11 favorites]

I want to frame a sccreenshot of "that's science right there" and hang it on my wall forever. I love both of these men so much.
posted by elvissa at 2:05 PM on April 17, 2016 [1 favorite]

Amen, snickerdoodle, amen
posted by y2karl at 4:38 PM on April 17, 2016

Here you go, elvissa.
posted by Johnny Wallflower at 5:27 PM on April 17, 2016 [1 favorite]

The President of the United States is cooler than you.
posted by dry white toast at 5:10 AM on April 18, 2016 [1 favorite]

The previous statement has a sell by date of January 19, 2017.
posted by y2karl at 9:27 AM on April 18, 2016