A group of young men called Men Making A Change went on a voyage of self-discovery to Washington, D.C. and returned changed. They were invited to attend an educational workshop for middle and high school students hosted by Michelle Obama called “At The Crossroads: A History of the Blues in America.” On their trip, the attend the GRAMMY Museum Press Conference and Blues writing seminar, visited congressional offices, toured Howard University and took a side trip to New York City.
Home in Long Beach, the young men recounted their experiences during a performance at the Long Beach Playhouse, Our Journey to the White House. Richard Peterson performed Act 3: Truth and Struggle.