It’s hard to believe that May marks the completion of our first year as an independent 501c3 non-profit organization. What a year it’s been! We first want to thank all of you who have supported us in a variety of ways. Your thoughts, emails, encouragement, collaboration, advice, investment and belief in us provides great inspiration. [...]
You may not know Thomas Trotter, but you should. He is a hero in our eyes, and likely yours. As the High School Principal at Hyde Park Academy on the South Side of Chicago Illinois, he’s got one of the toughest jobs in town. He doesn’t see it as a job, however.
by Neil on March 15, 2011
Visible & Virtual Fitness What motivates Jamal Williams Jamal Williams had heard the statistics about this nation’s obesity epidemic, particularly among children, and he’d seen real-life examples through his work as a personal trainer. Sedentary lifestyles. Poor eating habits. Limited access to exercise facilities. Too many folks unfit and unhealthy. He knew it was time [...]
by Neil on January 27, 2011
Happy New Year! We hope this message finds you well and on track with your resolutions! 2011 will be a big year for Visible Men We are excited about all that 2011 holds for Visible Men. We join all who are striving for new personal and professional excellence this year, and have set our sights [...]
by Neil on December 20, 2010
Every time Derrick Barnes stands in front of a group of schoolchildren, he realizes that he isn’t just speaking to his target audience as an author of children’s books — he’s looking into the faces of future writers, artists, and poets. Inspiring future writers and scholars “I do as many school visits as I can [...]
by Neil on December 14, 2010
Program helps at-risk boys
“If we didn’t have a program like this, I would definitely be concerned about what we’d be providing for the boys who are most at risk,” he says. “And when I say ‘at risk,’ it can mean any boy — even kids who are ‘A’ students but are making poor choices. A program like this helps to steer them in the right direction.”