Participants in the Black-Tie-Guys Program flocked around former Judge James Garland Smith this week when the prominent attorney, pastor, and former judge attended their meeting and volunteered to become a Black Tie Guys mentor.
Dr. Smith, who is the pastor of the Lone Wa Worship Center, attended the weekly meeting of the BTGs at the Marbles Recreation Center on Monday. He said he is volunteering to mentor ten boys because boys need hands-on direction in a structured program from those who help them avoid mistakes and criminal activity.
Youth were impressed that a pastor, attorney, and former city judge enrolled as one of the 100 men pledging work with boys year-round.
This month, participants and their parents focused on reducing violence and friction in their homes by…
