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The Story
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 listened. 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.
Partnership
In April of 2006, Robert partnered with writer and publisher Corey Blake, and From the Barrio to the Board Room was born. It was released in February of 2008 by Writers of the Round Table Press and has since been endorsed and utilized by:
• Mayors
• Congressmen
• State Representatives
• Senators
• Universities
• High Schools
• Middle Schools
• Battered Women’s Shelters
• Foster Homes
• Churches
• Social Services
• Youth Groups
• Police Departments
• Youth Prisons
The Book
The book promotes hard work, dedication, and education as the secrets to success. That context is inspiring kids to do more around the house, try harder at school, question if they’re hanging out with the right crowds, believe in themselves, and reach for higher goals. It is also inspiring adults to open their own businesses, go back to school, and give back to others.
TheCurriculum
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
