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Dressed in period costume, and utilizing his resonating bass-baritone, LeCount Holmes recreates the life and times of one of America's finest orators, educators and most prolific African American historical figures.
 

 

One Man Show...

LeCount Holmes, Jr.
 
is
Frederick Douglass:
The Man
 
"I was born on February the 15th, 1817. My birthgiven name was Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey. My mother, whom I only knew for a short while of my life, was a slave. My father, whom I never knew, was a white man. You see to me my mother was a mystery...and my father was a myth. ...We create our present by the influences of our past. Our past has been created and it can never ever be erased...."
 
 
"What I wanted most as a boy was...to learn how to read. The wife of the man who claimed he owned me, secretly taught me how to read. I can recall that day so vividly when Mr. Ald walked through the door and noticed that his wife was teaching me how to read--had been teaching me for a year. He slammed the door and he said 'You can't teach no colored how to read! Not in my house! ..Not ever in my house!'
 
...By that time I had already learned enough to keep teaching myself!"
 
 
 
 
 
 

FACTS ABOUT FREDERICK DOUGLASS:
  • He was born a slave.
  • He never met his father.
  • Laws existed that forbade him and other slaves from learning how to read--so he taught himself with a little help from the wife of the man who "owned" him.
  • He bought books and hid him self to read them.
  • He tricked the slave masters' children into games that taught him words.
 
  • The Columbian Orator/Webster's dictionary were his best friends.
  • Is said to be one of the Greatest Orators in America.
  • Was the first African American Marshall in Washington, D.C.
  • Authored several books.
  • Owned several newspapers.
  • Was Ambassador to Haiti
 
 
WORKSHOPS...


"Can't nobody keep you in the dark
when you know how to read!"

....Frederick Douglass

 

Reading was the singular most important thing in Frederick Douglass' life!  
Invite him, in the body of LeCount Holmes Jr, into your
educational institution for a dramatization
and Reading Workshop...
 

READING YOUR WAY TO THE TOP

 

  The sky is the limit. Anything is attainable when one has the ability to read. This workshop enables students to visualize the possibilities for achievements through developing effective reading skills.
     

READING: A WAY OUT OF BONDAGE

 

 

  Knowledge is power and is gained through reading. An uninformed mind is a trapped intellect. This program will emphasize the importance of setting yourself free by expanding your reading horizons. Students are encouraged to diversify their selections and discover how reading can impact every aspect of their lives --for today and the future.
     
READING: THE SELF-MADE ORATOR   Students learn how to succinctly express themselves utilizing reading, creative writing and oration.


 Other Program Offerings by LeCount Holmes...

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER:
 
"I Believe in Me...
...I Believe in You"

Mr. Holmes offers several motivational workshops, including his popular: "I Believe in Me...I Believe in You" helping participants to achieve their own personal best potential.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Call for information
and a demotape of one of
LeCount Holmes' inspiring and motivational keynote addresses!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Letters To Lecount Holmes:

 

 

 

Dear Mr. Holmes:

It was indeed a pleasure having you speak with us during the principal's luncheon on Friday, February 13th. Your words of inspiration were truly uplifting and heart-warming I also appreciate your willingness to come and speak to the group of Principals on such a short notice. You are definitely using your God-given talent to spread the word that we are all family, and we must all work together to keep our family in grace.

Mr. Holmes, again, thank you for your help and support you are giving to the South Dekalb YMCA After-School program.

I pray that God will continue to shower you with blessings.

Connie Keith
Child Care Director
YMCA


 

Mr. LeCount R. Holmes, Jr. :

We, the staff and students of Babb Middle School, extend our appreciation and a heartfelt "Thank You" for your participation in our recognitions during Black History Month. Your dramatization, "Frederick Douglass: THE MAN," presented on Wednesday, February 1st, was motivational, informative and entertaining. The audience was held captive by your portrayal of Mr. Douglass.

Alter the performance, students and staff stated that they cheered the presentation and learned new information about Frederick Douglass. I am confident that the students brought away more from your presentation than mere facts about Frederick Douglass. They were privileged to see a talented man who exhibited self confidence, compassion and intellect. You served as a positive role model for all.

Again, we appreciate you visiting Babb Middle School and look forward to future visits.

Respectfully,

Elizabeth L. Harris
Assistant Principle
G. P. Babb Middle School

 


 

To Whom It May Concern,

I had the privilege to observe Mr. Holmes at Chapel Hill Middle School. During this time, he worked with a group of middle school aged boys to help them to develop into fine young men. As I observed Mr. Holmes, the following characteristics were obvious: a positive African American male role model had high expectations: for the students and adolescent development; Mr. Holmes displayed to the students the importance of selecting their greatest potential and not giving up on their goals and aspirations. Throughout the year, the students were accountable to Mr. Holmes both academically and behaviorally.

Therefore, it is with my highest regard that I recommend Mr. Holmes to you for a position: this would allow him to work with our youth to help them Improve both academically and behaviorally. Mr. Holmes will truly be an asset to any program that deals with the development of our children.

Sincerely,

Ms. Mary S. Bostic
Assistant Principal
Columbia Middle School

 


 

Mr. LeCount Holmes

Mr. LeCount Holmes is an outstanding performer and group facilitator. He has been a part of our programming activities for more than a decade. As the Master of Ceremonies for the Annual Kwanzaa Awareness Festival, he imported historical facts in a most eloquent and interesting way to young children as well as to participants who are "seasoned" citizens. Mr. Holmes knows his Black History and makes the story of Frederick Douglass come to life through his one man show.

Mr. LeCount Holmes can be counted upon to thoroughly prepare and make it polished presentation. He has always been on time and is extremely cooperative in the planning and pro-event stages. I am particularly impressed by his oratorical skills and ability to relate to people of various ages so effectively with his unique charisma. He consistently emphasizes the need for all of us to increase our knowledge through reading and first hand historical experiences. He is on target with our focus and relays it to the audience in a most understanding and entertaining way.

On behalf of the Friends of the Library and our primary programming sponsors, I would like to highly recommend Mr. Holmes to you. Please feel free to contact me so I can provide further Information or assistance.

Sincerely,

Doris K. Wells
Branch Manager & Adult Programmer
Wesley Chapel Library

 


 

Dear LeCount:

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We cannot thank you enough for your participation as a program presenter in the Georgia Youth Summit to Prevent Underage Drinking last week. The goals of the Summit were met and we could not have done it without your Involvement.

The Georgia Youth Summit accomplished the desired goals of bringing together high school students from across Georgia to address the issues and identify top recommendations for prevention. These 109 students had a life-changing experience. We hope that you recognize, as we do, the significance of this event in empowering these young people to become involved in the process of changing their communities, state, and, ultimately, this nation.

Your contribution of time and talent as a member of the program team helped the Georgia Youth Summit enormously. We appreciate all of the dedication you have shown and hope that we will be able to work together again in the future.

Once again, thank you for everything!

Sincerely.

Wallace S. Woodard, Ph.D.
Vice President
Community Programming and Research
Georgia Youth Summit

 

 BIOGRAPHY

As a Motivational/Inspirational Speaker/Trainer, my primary goal is to assist others in developing and understanding the words uttered by Dr, Norman Vincent Peale, the author of "The Power of Positive Thinking" who says, "Whatever the mind can perceive and believe it can achieve!!"

In celebrating life, I have enthusiastically traveled down many roads in pursuit of my many interests. Included in my creative skills arc accolades as an Inspirational Writer, Actor, Voice Over Talent, Jazz Vocalist, and Sales Professional. I have also served in the United States military. Studied Sociology at University of The District of Columbia, as well as comprehensive on-going professional development training.

While employed with various major corporations including World Book Encyclopedia and
Champion Newspaper, I excelled in my areas of pursuit, this includes creating and authoring a column entitled "The Good. News Repot"

Subsequent to exiting corporate America, I established a consulting firm, I Believe in Me", "I Believe in You", which specializes in providing professional consulting services and presentation to business and importations throughout the United States.

Throughout my consulting career, I have been the recipient of numerous outstanding performance evaluations for completion of assignments. Areas of evaluation have included: Knowledge of Subject, Presentation Skills, Timeliness; and Relevance of Topic presented. Comments from participants and sponsors have included "Exceptional Presentation to "I Will Not Give Up", and "I Will Make it to the Top". The audiences are left desiring more based upon the quality of the presentations,

As with every individual, life is comprised of both victories and equally as many defeats, or shall I say challenging opportunities. As such, I instill in audiences the fact that we should never give up, and that we should always pull from that inner reservoir of spiritual resources we all possess to achieve victory.

Other aspects of my life include a one-man reenactment of the life and times of historical figure, Frederick Douglass, entitled "Frederick Douglass, The Man".

My philosophy of life is the name of Life's Game is "Don't Give Up"

 

 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·Recipient of several awards from different educational institutions for highly realistic portrayal of historical figure, Frederick Douglass.
·Nominee for Leadership of Atlanta 2001-2002 program
·Consultant for DeKalb School System, teaching educators how to communicate creatively and effectively with at risk students.
·Meritorious Service Award from the Student Affairs Department of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
·100 Black Women Mecca Chapter-Certificate of Appreciation of Outstanding Community Service in the support of The Hammond House Gallery & Resource Center. Honored by The Department of Children and Youth Services for outstanding service to motivate young people at Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Centers.
·Arizona State University-Outstanding contributions to African American History Month
UJAMAAA (Cooperative Economics).
·Award from American Cancer Society mid-Atlanta Unit - Outstanding motivator "Relay for Life" program.

 


MoShows.com
CALL US at 713 521-0900 or 1-800-546-0540
for demo or more information or email us at info@moshows.com.
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