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Ryan Leslie gives empowering speech to Harlem Kids – “I’m a Harlem Jet”

R&B singer & producer Ryan Leslie gave a moving empowering speech to Harlem kids at the 5th Annual Jet Awards Ceremony and Banquet at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx, NY. T

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14 years ago

March 9, 2012

UVM Staff

R&B singer & producer Ryan Leslie gave an empowering speech to Harlem kids at the 5th Annual Jet Awards Ceremony and Banquet at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx, NY.

I’m A Harlem Jet

The Harvard graduate turned producer & singer gave the youth encouragement and hope through his “I’m A Harlem Jet” Speech. It is great to see celebrities give back!

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