Dapper & Distinguished Gentlemen

06/14/2026

Young Gent, hear this….

Do not allow being betrayed, denied, mocked, excluded, falsely accused, etc? Do not take this to heart. Change the way you process. These things are direct confirmation.

That kind of energy SHOULD not be utilized on anyone or anything that lacks value, purpose, and power. In fact, the opposition is the proof!!!

Here’s what those “feelings” don’t want you to know:

🔹 Rejection is free promotion.
🔹 Imitation is confirmation; Replicas lack the effect of Authenticity.
🔹 The right people, the right rooms, the right opportunities seek to find YOU, effortlessly.
🔹 Your presence alone exposes the truth about who you are.
🔹 And what’s meant for you cannot be taken from you.

What looks like being excluded is really affirms that you are set apart.

Keep your head up! Keep your character intact! Your Creator vindicates His own. 🙏🏾

Character. Legacy. Vision.

www.ddgentlemen.com

06/12/2026

Parents, Mentors and Leaders:

Sign your students up for DDG’s The Gentlemen’s Closet presents The Barbershop. A powerful night of community, practical application and open intergenerational dialogue on the importance of Community, Guns, and Public Safety along with FREE haircuts for the first 20 students to sign up from 4–6 PM, 07.11.26 at Grooming Solutions Barbershop 💈 at 619 Lady St, Columbia, SC.

Register at www.ddgentlemen.com. Help spread the word and support our communities today.

06/08/2026

THE BARBERSHOP RETURNS

Pull up a chair. Let's talk.

Dapper & Distinguished Gentlemen and The Gentlemen's Closet present the second installment of The Barbershop; an open, honest conversation on Community, Guns, and Public Safety.

The barbershop has always been more than a place for a fresh cut. It's where wisdom gets passed down, where hard truths get spoken, and where men show up as they are. We're bringing that spirit to a real dialogue about keeping our families and neighborhoods safe.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Grooming Solutions Barbershop, 619 Lady St,
Columbia, SC 29201

FREE haircuts for the first 20 students

Open dialogue (this event will be recorded).
Men, Community leaders, fathers, mentors, and young men from all walks of life - this conversation needs YOU in the room. Real change starts with showing up, sitting down, and listening to one another.

Registeration Begins Today at www.ddgentlemen.com

More info: [email protected]

Character. Legacy. Vision.

The mission of this non-profit organization is to provide education to 4th-12th grade young men (as well as college students) with necessary tools to become gentlemen of character and vision in society.

06/06/2026

🪒 THE BARBERSHOP RETURNS 🪒

Pull up a chair. Let’s talk.

Dapper & Distinguished Gentlemen and The Gentlemen’s Closet present the second installment of The Barbershop; an open, honest conversation on Community, Guns, and Public Safety.

The barbershop has always been more than a place for a fresh cut. It’s where wisdom gets passed down, where hard truths get spoken, and where men show up as they are. We’re bringing that spirit to a real dialogue about keeping our families and neighborhoods safe.

🗓 Saturday, July 11, 2026
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Grooming Solutions Barbershop
619 Lady St, Columbia, SC 29201
🎙 Hosted by Deon Generette

✂️ FREE haircuts for the first 20 students
🗣 Open dialogue (this event will be recorded)

Community leaders, fathers, mentors, and young men from all walks of life - this conversation needs YOU in the room. Real change starts with showing up, sitting down, and listening to one another.

Registration Begins Monday ➡️ www.ddgentlemen.com
More info: [email protected]

Character. Legacy. Vision.