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The ChiTown Patriots P.A.C. Networking Ball in Association with the We The People Illinois Channel, We The People Congress and We The People TV Network. Featuring Bob Schulz, Robert Renteria, Franis Cook, Erik Troe, We The People American Voices, Local Candidates, The Shout Section Big Band, and more...
Robert Renteria was born in the barrio. Tough choices and hard work helped him leave that life to become an extremely successful entrepreneur. He’s since written his story into a book that has become a roadmap for other children growing up in poverty. Robert shares this story and challenges us all to share our own. Robert Renteria is an international award-winning author, U.S. Army veteran, civil rights activist, and founder of the From the Barrio Foundation. His bilingual book series and program, From the Barrio to the Board Room, Mi Barrio and Little Barrio are taught to students in classrooms and youth prisons throughout 25 countries, sharing messages of hard work, dedication, and education to help build the next great generation. Robert is the first Latino to receive two national Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. awards for his work as a civil rights leader and voice in educational reform. He was also Chicago’s 2010 Latino Professional of the Year and has spoken at dozens of major government agencies, corporations, and educational institutions around the United States Robert Renteria is an international award-winning author, U.S. Army veteran, civil rights activist, and founder of the From the Barrio Foundation. His bilingual book series and program, From the Barrio to the Board Room, Mi Barrio and Little Barrio are taught to students in classrooms and youth prisons throughout 25 countries, sharing messages of hard work, dedication, and education to help build the next great generation. Robert is the first Latino to receive two national Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. awards for his work as a civil rights leader and voice in educational reform. He was also Chicago’s 2010 Latino Professional of the Year and has spoken at dozens of major government agencies, corporations, and educational institutions around the United States This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. For more information about Robert Renteria and to support his work, visit: https://www.fromthebarrio.com
Robert Renteria, Author and Civil Rights Activist, spoke at the recent Rotary International Peace Conference held on June 2nd , 2018 in Chicago, IL. For more information about Robert Renteria and to support his work, visit: https://www.fromthebarrio.com
Robert J. Renteria at Chicago Public School; Irene Hernández Middle School, with staff and volunteers. Coordinator Sonia Gonzales, CPS and principal Luis Manuel Tellez. For more information about Robert Renteria and to support his work, visit: https://www.fromthebarrio.com
Jump to 26:15 for start of interview: Bob Schulz of WeThePeopleofNY.org joins the show to break down attacks on the First Amendment and how Americans can fight back.
From East LA to the boardroom, Dr. Robert Renteria shares his powerful journey of overcoming adversity, rising in corporate America, and dedicating his life to education and mentorship. Discover how his “From the Barrio to the Boardroom” curriculum has impacted thousands of students globally and his ongoing fight against gang violence through hope and education. 🌐 www.fromthebarrio.com 🌐 ihccbusiness.net Produced by Inspired Views Productions Co. Producer: Esaú Meléndez Host: Michael Puente Sound Recordist: Cory Fallows Sound Engineer: Lucas Bernal Studio: 2112 Chicago Digital Manager: Edgar Estrada