At the Seventh Annual Black and Gold Ball hosted by the Bermuda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, ten-year-old Tory Joshua Vernon Bassett of Somersfield Academy stole the show. Inspired by Detroit's Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, Tory wrote him a heartfelt letter, expressing his admiration and determination to pursue his dream of becoming a math teacher. Kilpatrick, touched by the letter, met Tory during his visit, highlighting the impact of young voices and personal inspiration.