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Empower Your Journey to the Love of Giving Back

Larry M. Morris

Join renowned mentor and motivational speaker Larry M. Morris as he releases his transformative book 50 Years of Love, distilling insights to the rewards of public service. Through heartfelt stories, Larry shares the love he had for his work and the love that came back in return.

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Inspiring Mentorship and Community

Larry M. Morris is a dedicated community leader and activist who has spent over three decades embodying the principle of “practicing what you preach.

As a father, grandfather, and mentor, he inspires young people to reach their full potential with compassion and determination. Larry’s impactful work includes transforming a vacant building in a high-crime area into a safe haven for children and revitalizing the Wilmington NAACP during his tenure as president. He has developed the “Mr. Larry technique,” which emphasizes Learning, Attitude, Responsibility, Recognition, and You, to empower others in youth mentorship.

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A seasoned community leader with a proven track record of mobilizing individuals and driving positive change.

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A dedicated mentor who has guided countless young people towards their full potential.

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A captivating speaker who delivers powerful and thought-provoking presentations.

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An accomplished author who shares his insights and experiences in his book, "50 Years of Love."

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As a father, grandfather, and mentor, he inspires young people to reach their full potential with compassion and determination. Larry’s impactful work includes transforming a vacant building in a high-crime area into a safe haven for children and revitalizing the Wilmington NAACP during his tenure as president.

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“Mr. Larry Morris was instrumental in providing me with my first opportunity to play organized basketball in a league format via the NAACP Youth Basketball League (late 70’s) in Wilmington, DE. This league was a great opportunity for me and my brother Darryl. It also prepared us for Junior and Senior High school basketball, learning teamwork and sportsmanship. On a number of occasions, Mr. Larry would pick us up for games and practice if we did not have a ride to and from what was then known as West Center City Community Center. To this day I have a great deal of respect for Mr. Larry because he was always looking for positive and meaningful opportunities for the youth throughout Wilmington and New Castle County.

The experience and the friendships forged from my participation in the league is priceless and would not have been possible had it not been for the sacrifices made by Mr. Larry. After moving away from Wilmington to play college basketball at the University Maryland Eastern Shore, I will never forget the time Mr. Larry organized a bus trip for the youth of Wilmington to come down and watch me play. First of all, I was surprised because I was not aware they were coming down to watch me play and secondly I was grateful that Mr. Larry thought that highly of me to organize such a trip. On behalf of me, my Mom and brother Darryl, we say Thank You Mr. Larry!”

Donnell Boney

“How would I describe Mr. Morris? First words, great man. Secondly, he’s an awesome father and thirdly, a very well known activist in the community. I’ve always said that if I didn’t have a father, I would want him to be my father. Growing up he interacted with us ladies as he would interact with his own daughters. He speaks with a soft tone but his words are powerful. I’m honored to know Mr. Morris.”

Ishia Watson

“I met Mr. Larry around 1985 during a time when my mother, who was a single mother raising 3 other children, was in desperate need of a male figure to assist in the molding and shaping of my character from a man’s perspective. What began as Homework Night from Mr. Larry, quickly turned into what many called a Father and Son relationship between the two of us. Mr. Larry immediately shared identical morals and values with me that I also witnessed that he shared with his very own children. He welcomed me into his home and transparently showed me what the true meaning of family meant. This relationship between Mr. Larry, his family, and myself unexpectedly had given me a boost of confidence that I failed to possess while struggling with issues of identity from the absence of my biological father. Mr. Larry exposed myself and others to life outside our neighborhoods and life where education and hard work paid off. Mr.Larry believed in us when we failed to possess a belief and challenged our gifts and talents until we established our very own confidence. He taught me the importance of self sufficiency, independence, and respect for all people from all walks of life. To this day I continue to model many characteristics learned from Mr. Larry for my very own children and youth I come in contact with on a daily basis.”

Lamotte Williams

“The ancestors brought Larry Morris and the Lenape Tribe together. As Native Americans we are often ignored or overlooked. We are very proud of who we are and always excited to find the cousins that have been lost. Being lost was designed purposely by the American system. We know fully well the overall intent of America was to eliminate our people from the face of the earth.

It was pure coincidence that Larry Morris of Congressman Carney’s office was assigned to help our Tribe with an issue. At that time I was the Chairperson of the Genealogy Committee. And since I knew that Morris was one of our core family names, I questioned Larry about his grandparents. And it was determined that we are cousins. And that was the beginning of a long-term relationship.

There are official Tribal documentations from the 1900’s showing the Tribe was trying to reclaim acquisition of a school located across the street from our burial grounds. In the document there is a list of the people who were leading the charge. Oscar Burton Morris, born 1872, was one of the trustees. We were excited to see included in the list, the name of Larry’s Great Grandfather, Oscar B. Morris. And across the street in the Native American Cemetery is where Oscar B Morris and his wife are buried today.

Now here we were in the 2000’s, Oscar’s great grandson, Larry M. Morris was helping us with the land in question. Since those early years, Larry has helped the Tribe in any way he could. We have taken long walks in our different burial grounds in the Dover area where we all were happy to see many grave markers with the name Morris that are direct blood lineage to Larry.

We have been impressed with Larry’s commitment to helping us. Perhaps that was because he was one of us!

Larry has since attended Tribal Pow Wows, The annual Meeting of the Elders and other Lenape gatherings. He always appears to be genuinely happy to be there and we all are happy he is with us.”

Theo Braunskill - Lenape Tribe

“The first word that come to mind when speak the name Larry Morris is the “GOAT” as in “Greatest of All Time”.. If you did not know who Larry Morris was or is you were simply unattached.. An ambassador, a mentor & mouthpiece for all generations & eras of our city… His education & counseling of the basic fundamentals of life were simple, never flashy .. Leaders can teach what they know, but only produce what they are & I will forever be grateful & proud to be a product of #TheLegend #LarryLegend , Mr. Larry Morris!!”

Barry Milburn Jr.

“Welcome,

Thanks for stopping by! When I think of the time I was able to be in the community and be of service to children, their families and people of all walks of life, my heart is overwhelmed with joy.

Even without me fully understanding at the time, God allowed me to live within my purpose. Throughout my entire adult life, I have held a number of positions of service and although I know there were some hard times or low moments, for the most part it was nothing but love. Love for what I did and the love that came back in return.  Also enclosed you will see I have a written a book about my tremendous experience: “50 Years of Love”.  In the process of writing it, I enjoyed reliving all those great years.

In this website, I hope you will see the benefits and rewards that come from thinking of others. I am excited to share with you the wide variety of people God has allowed me to interact with and build relationships with over the years. You will see those relationships ranged from everyday people on the community level, to meeting with Vice President Joe Biden on several occasions. From providing opportunities for very young boys and girls with their first lessons in the game of basketball to sharing a few special times with Julius “Dr. J” Ervin, NBA basketball legend. From consoling young mothers trying to raise their children on her own, to being able to meet former First Lady, Michelle Obama. And from providing summer activities for neighborhood children to having one of those children become a principal of an elementary school.

This website was designed just for you!  I wanted to share with you the wonderful time I had for so many years enjoying the relationships I made. And, I wanted to show you how important it is and how fulfilling it would be for some of you to carry the torch further.

 

Today’s young people need intervention from well meaning, caring adults more than ever before.  I want you to see that to make a tremendous impact on a young person’s life, you only need to care and be consistent.

Enjoy your time visiting this website and if you would like for me to come speak to your group or college or civic association, I would be honored to do so!

Perhaps I will see you soon.”