Hollywood 'Freedom Writer' Will Speak September 10, 2010 in Fort Wayne, Indiana

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- An Original Freedom Writer, Manuel V. Scott, whose story is told in the Hollywood movie, Freedom Writers, starring two-time Academy Award® winner Hillary Swank, will be the keynote speaker at four events on Friday, September 10, 2010 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

At 7:30 A.M., Manuel will deliver a keynote address, "The True Heroes of the World," to 350 area business people who volunteer as tutors for students who need extra help.  Scott will celebrate them for making a difference in the lives of young people.  "I know that people are very busy, but I want to let them know that on their worst day, they can be a child's best hope," says Scott.

At 9:30 A.M., Scott will speak to Alternative High School students about their power to change the direction of their lives. Scott says, "I hope to give them a glimpse of their own possibilities."

At 11:00 A.M., Scott will speak to the Urban League and the NAACP, helping them kick off one of their new initiatives to get more young people interested in reading.

At 1:30 P.M., Mr. Scott will speak to high school students about Dreaming Big.  

Manuel Scott's unique message is one that has entertained, educated, and empowered over a million people, helping them make the most of their lives. His is an against-the-odds story of immeasurable courage, strength and determination to overcome extreme adversity. His message leaves audiences not only awed and inspired, but also moved towards change. No one who hears Manuel's incredible story will ever be the same.  

"I was once dismissed as 'unreachable' and 'unteachable,' and classified as an 'English as a Second Language' student," says Scott. At the age of fourteen, Manuel dropped out of school, and began to fulfill the awful prediction that he would be either dead or in jail by the age of eighteen.  "When I look back over my life, I now see that I was heading down a path that would have destroyed me."  

However, due to an amazing transformation, Manuel has defied all the odds stacked against him. "Something special happened, and I love sharing that message with others."  The once high school dropout now holds degrees from the University of California at Berkeley, and Trinity International University. He is the author of Take Matters Into Your Own Hands: Dream Now!

He has received several awards for his commitment to transforming lives.  "I do not share my story to impress people," Scott explains, "but to impress upon them some invaluable lessons that could literally change the quality of their lives forever.  When I speak, I am absolutely committed to make sure that audiences are crystal clear about how to transform their lives, classrooms, departments, or organizations."

Scott is a nationally recognized speaker whose bold story encouraged him to rethink beliefs about himself and others, and to re-chart his future and become a citizen for change.

To learn more about Manuel and see clips of his dynamic presentation, visit www.manuelscott.com.

SOURCE Glimpse LLC