About the Book
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Several years ago, a young man approached Robert and wanted to know the secret to getting himself a “phat” ride like Robert’s new Mercedes. When Robert told him the secret was hard work, the boy actually listened and appreciated the advice. At that moment, Robert realized that countless children, teenagers, and adults are walking around-lost in a culture of darkness-and he needed to do something about it. He partnered with writer and publisher Corey Blake in April 2006, and From the Barrio to the Board Room was born.
Released in February 2008, the book has been endorsed by mayors and state representatives, utilized by universities, high schools, middle schools, youth prisons, jails, juvenile justice centers, battered women’s shelters, foster homes, and social services and youth groups. It has been profiled in major media, including WGN and Univision, and print publications such as La Raza, Hoy, and Hispanic
From the Blog
Robert and Cheryl (Executive VP of the Foundation) appeared March 4, 2010 on “In Little Village” with Augie Salas, President of the Little Village Community Council.
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The From the Barrio Foundation is currently implementing From the Barrio to the Classroom in Chicago Public Schools and schools and youth prisons around the country. To view where the program is being utilized see our program usage page.
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submit yourstory"After reading From the Barrio to the Board Room last May, Mary quit her job in July and started her own private practice." "I was afraid but I read his book and it inspired me, and I thought, "I can do this," and then I started to put my plan into action."- Mary McMillan Clinical Social Worker
