Are We Waiting for Superman?

by Neil on December 2, 2010

Are We Waiting for Superman?

I recently watched the Waiting for “Superman” documentary film, and I walked away with an even greater resolve to make a difference in the lives of young people across our nation. Education reform must be about what kids need most. How do we ensure that the needs of children stay at the top of the education reform agenda?

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Gratitude and Giving

by Neil on November 24, 2010

Gratitude and Giving

My 5½-year-old son has proclaimed on several occasions that he has “the best kindergarten teacher in the world.” Since the very first day of school he has told us that “Ms. Merrit is so nice, and she’s funny too.” My wife and I are pleased that she is nurturing and has been able to get [...]

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Visible Man in the Classroom, Kofi Frempong

by Neil on November 18, 2010

Visible Man in the Classroom, Kofi Frempong

Teaching wasn’t Kofi Frempong’s dream job as a kid, but the moment he began spending time around middle school students, he had discovered his passion and his destiny. While education might not be the best path for every black man, he says classrooms and students would benefit from having more black men as teachers.

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Black Male Success – See to Be!

by Neil on November 4, 2010

Black Male Success – See to Be!

Success and achievement have been an important part of William Singleton’s journey. William’s parents taught him that dreams were worth pursuing, but it took that one moment in the halls of corporate America to teach him a new lesson: Change happens one person at a time, and one person can be the catalyst for a dramatic paradigm shift.

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Black Male Success – See to Be!

by Neil on November 4, 2010

Black Male Success – See to Be!

Success and achievement have been an important part of William Singleton’s journey. William’s parents taught him that dreams were worth pursuing, but it took that one moment in the halls of corporate America to teach him a new lesson: Change happens one person at a time, and one person can be the catalyst for a dramatic paradigm shift.

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Get in the Game!

by Neil on October 26, 2010

Get in the Game!

We know the challenges facing the black community and we are unwilling to sit on the sidelines doing nothing. I’m frequently asked what motivated me to launch Visible Men and what continues to motivate my passion for this organization. I often respond by citing four sobering statistics: Only 47 percent of black males graduate from [...]

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