Noted neurosurgeon, author to speak July 18 in Seaford
Dr. Ben Carson will speak about his book, “The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture's War on the American Family,” at 7 p.m., Friday, July 18, at the Seaford High School Madden Auditorium, 399 North Market St. Ext., Seaford.
During this free event, Carson will share his message on "Restoring the strength of our nation, one family at a time.” To learn more and register, go to tinyurl.com/mxsjpxbp. Carson’s book will be available for purchase, and book signing will be available after the event.
This is an exciting time for MERIT, Minority Engineering Regional Incentive Training, to partner with the American Cornerstone Institute, offering the opportunity to launch Strengthening Delmarva Families, an ongoing initiative designed to recognize Cornerstone Families and strengthen families on the Delmarva Peninsula.
MERIT is celebrating its 50th anniversary of impacting local students. From its humble beginnings as a collaboration among the Seaford DuPont Nylon Plant, the Seaford School District superintendent and John Hollis, a Seaford science teacher, MERIT has evolved into one of Delaware’s most successful programs for fostering excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics among minority youth. It has equipped thousands of students with challenging engineering experiences and powerful leadership skills while encouraging them to pursue college degrees. More than 600 MERIT students have gone on to receive bachelor’s degrees, with many obtaining master’s degrees and more than 50 earning doctoral degrees. The program fosters parental involvement, and many MERIT alumni return as volunteers, strengthening the program’s vibrant community and shaping its evolution to meet the needs of future generations. The 50-year sustainability of MERIT is due to the support and involvement of families working together to equip youth and build strong communities.
The American Cornerstone Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, author and 17th secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson. Carson has proven through his example and policy-making that solutions guided by the cornerstones of faith, liberty, community and life are effective and will point this nation toward the common good. Throughout his life, Carson has broken through barriers and paved major roads in this country as a champion for logic and common-sense solutions to social issues. ACI produces educational programs, including books and web-based content.
