Primarily through the gifting of tailored suits to graduating senior males of color within the New York City and Chicago areas, Suit Dreams produces educational workshops and social events that instill in the participants a sense of confidence, principles of chivalry, develops networking skills, and encourages proactive engagement within the community.
Suit Dreams seeks “To transform the national image of young men of color, by changing their self-image, through the execution of the 4 C’s 1.) Confidence Building, 2.)Connections (Networking), 3.) Chivalry, and 4.) Civic Responsibility.” Building the next army of complete ‘Renaissance Men’ Suit Dreams, founded by Jerrell Antoine Horton, seeks “To transform the national image of young men of color, by changing their self-image, through the execution of the 4 C’s 1.) Confidence Building, 2.) Connections (Networking), 3.) Chivalry, and 4.) Civic Responsibility…” You should “Follow Suit.”
Through a myriad of both educational workshops and social events, Suit Dreams teaches young men of color within the New York City and Chicago areas the fundamentals of confidence, chivalry, networking, and civic responsibility. Building the image of a complete Renaissance Man so today’s society will “Follow Suit” is the cornerstone of Suit Dreams. Workshop topics include: The Proper Way to wear a Bowtie, Knowledge of and Ways to Effectively Interact with the Justice System, and How to Create the Resume that will Get You Hired. Among Suit Dreams’ social events are the organization’s annual Follow Suit drive and Tailored Connections brunch mixer.