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Against the ropes, Against all odds! We made It!
It was game day at Melrose in Orange Mound Tennessee and the buses were running
late so I told the coaches we are going to walk. I had all the players to assemble in The Locker Room. I told the players we were going to show the Orange Mound community how much we loved them and
appreciated them. It was time to exemplify that we are not afraid of the violence, crime, or drugs, in the communities. By walking, we were sending a message of love. I told them in 1890 Orange Mound
was built on pride and dignity for all mankind. Coach Raymond Walker was coaching at Melrose and he would always sing Negro spiritual songs.
While we were walking, I told coach to sing the spiritual song, “We Ready”. He started singing and an elderly lady came outside and began to cry telling the players what
we were doing was a beautiful reminder to her of the good old days. The kids started running up to the players shaking their hands singing alone with them. People were coming from everywhere and
it was a miracle to see. The gangs and Memphis drug dealers were singing along and showing respect to our community. The Melrose pride walk was so historic because it showed togetherness, pride and
that we still carried the beliefs of our forefathers who built the Orange Mound community on those same principles.
The Melrose pride walk received city, state and national attention. The walk draws thousands on a Friday night in Orange Mound. I thank God for His vision and blessings and
for also keeping the spirit of our forefathers alive.
This tradition should be implemented in every school, every neighborhood. Click on picture below for Melrose High Shool history.
The Purpose- Every Neighborhood, Every School
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