Young Black Men Are Infinite

When Lex chose the word Infinite to complete the statement Young Black Men Are ___, he wasn’t just filling in a blank. He was making a declaration. A declaration that the potential of young Black men cannot be measured, boxed in, or defined by limits. In D.C., surrounded by the weight of history and the possibility of the future, Lex embodied that vision.

He described the trip as a kind of pilgrimage. It was his first time visiting the nation's capital, sharing our campaign, and speaking on our public policy proposal. “The Philly cheesesteaks were bomb, and I ate good every day,” he said with a smile. “But the museums and historical sites taught me more about African American history than I’ve ever known. That alone inspired me to spread more positivity.”

For Lex, the highlight of the trip was speaking directly with senators, congresspeople, and students at Dunbar High School. “It showed me that everyone comes from different upbringings, but every individual is a somebody.” His reflection reminded us that policy isn't just about laws. It's about people, stories, and lived experience.

And while Lex stood proudly in front of the Washington Monument holding a sign that read Young Black Men Are Infinite, another ambassador, Temesgen, had a powerful encounter of his own. A DMV lacrosse coach named Alphonso approached him and said, “First off, I saw your energy, and it was already there. Unstoppable.”

Temesgen took the opportunity to ask more questions. Coach Alphonso spoke about the power of drive and determination, praising the young men’s ambition and reminding them to keep striving. In that brief moment, something bigger was happening. These young men were not just being seen. They were being heard, respected, and uplifted.

That is what Word is Bond is all about. Our campaign, Young Black Men Are ___, is more than a vision statement. It is an invitation. A challenge to the world to stop defining young Black men and to start listening to how they define themselves. It comes from a deeper philosophy we call “UN-ness.” The idea is to unravel expectations, undo stereotypes, and open space for something more. It is about allowing ourselves to imagine freely, to think bigger, and to create without limits.

In D.C., that vision came alive. Our ambassadors were not just visitors. They were leaders. They were not just filling in blanks. They were creating space for new stories to be told. Stories like Lex’s. Stories like Temesgen’s. Stories that reflect resilience, creativity, and boldness.

Young Black Men Are Infinite. Not because someone said so. But because they choose to be.

And that is the future we are building.