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 November 4, 2010
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.
by Neil on October 14, 2010
Jamal Dickerson has learned the value of following sage advice, whether it comes from a high school English teacher, a college professor, or his 85-year-old grandmother. “You’ve got to really listen to what other people say to you,” he says. “Even though we get hardheaded and don’t want to listen, we should always continue to [...]