Examining expectations

“The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. And the tragedy is that my story could have been his, ” says Wes Moore.

His best-selling book, “The Other Wes Moore,” reflects on his youth and that of another man who shares his name. While they grew up in similar circumstances, their adult lives are remarkably different. Moore’s book chronicles their journeys and choices; it’s intended to spark discussion about the influences and expectations that shape young people.

In addition to being a best-selling author, Moore is a youth advocate, veteran and founder of BridgeEdU, which provides support to students as they begin their college careers. He will share his journey during this semester’s Public Affairs Convocation.

Key details

• What: Public Affairs Convocation
• When: 7 p.m., Oct. 20, 2015
• Where: John Q. Hammons Arena
• Who: Wes Moore
• Tickets: Free and open to the public
• Sponsor: Public Affairs

Share the story

Help us spread the word about this event to the Missouri State and local communities by sharing it on social media. If you attend this event, we want to hear about your experience!

We encourage you to join the online conversation during the Public Affairs Convocation by posting about it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tagging your posts with the official Missouri State Public Affairs hashtag: #CitizenBear

Make your post social media savvy

• Tag the post with the official Public Affairs hashtag: #CitizenBear
• Whenever possible, tag the following:
  • Missouri State University or @missouristate
  • Public Affairs or @mostatepa
  • Wes Moore or @WesMoore1
• If applicable, tag the post with the Springfield, Missouri, hashtag: #SGF
• If you would like to provide a link for more information on the event, please link to: Public Affairs Convocation 
  
• When appropriate, boost your post by sharing it with a photo.

Photos

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Sample tweets

• Author, veteran, youth advocate @WesMoore1 speaks on expectations and empowerment at the Public Affairs Convocation, 10/20 bit.ly/1Pb9WBK
• “His story could have been mine, and the tragedy is that my story could have been his.” @WesMoore1 speaks on 10/20: bit.ly/1Pb9WBK
• Author Wes Moore shares his story with #SGF at this free lecture: bit.ly/1Pb9WBK #CitizenBear

Sample Facebook posts

These sample posts provide content recommendations based on our best practice tips for making the most of Facebook’s sharing features.

Example 1

• Post: Author Wes Moore shares his story of one name, two boys and two very different fates, Oct. 20.
• URL: bit.ly/1GEF5FT
• URL custom text: Free Public Affairs Convocation

Example 2

 

• Post: This semester we’ve been reading “The Other Wes Moore.” The author will speak to the Missouri State University community on Oct. 20.
• URL: bit.ly/1GEF5FT