Before attending this event I have never heard of Sam Pollard. I was unfamiliar with his work. However, Left the event inspired. For starter’s Mr. Pollard Started off attending Borough of Manhattan community college and transferred to Baruch. Similarly, I also started off at Borough of Manhattan community college and then made the transfer to Baruch. Seeing all the success and notoriety that mr. Pollard was able to achieve knowing the he had the same background as me was truly inspiring. He stared off in college not being sure of what he wanted to do until his passion came knocking on the door. Hearing this made me feel seen because at a time in my college career, I too was unsure if what I wanted to do before I discovered my passion. What I took away from Mr. Pollard’s event is that when it comes to fulling your goals and dreams, the sky is the limit. When you put your mind to something, with hard work and determination, anything is possible. A young man from harlem was able to rise from his circumstance and make a way for himself in this world while inspiring many people to do the same. It is safe to say that I went into the event not knowing who Sam Pollard was, however, I left being a fan.