Feature on Rob Dixon Continues Black History Month Celebration

Feature on Rob Dixon Continues Black History Month Celebration

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In an effort to honor African-American alumni from each of the nine schools affiliated with the America East, the conference is putting together a nine-part video series featuring one prominent African-American alumni from each school. This video series highlights the great history and success that African-American graduates from America East schools have had and also displays the variety of different jobs and backgrounds that these alumni have made an impact on after graduation.

Following an outstanding basketball career at the University of New Hampshire, as well as professionally overseas, Project RISE (Respect, Integrity, and Success Through Education) founder Rob Dixon has dedicated his life to helping at-risk African-American males in the Boston community. Since Project RISE began in 1993, the educational nonprofit has seen 96 percent of its members graduate from high school and more than 182 members attend a four-year college.

The work by Dixon and Project RISE has been acclaimed on the national level, including being selected by Major League Baseball to be featured in the All-Stars Among Us campaign. This opportunity allowed Dixon to meet President Obama, President Bush, President Clinton and President Carter in front of a worldwide audience. In the same year, Dixon was also selected by the American Speakers Bureau to guest lecture across the country.

With his work in the local community, Dixon is an excellent mentor for any student-athlete that is looking to have a significant impact on the lives of young kids. With his disciplined but effective approach with Project RISE, Dixon has made a life-long impression on numerous at-risk children throughout the Boston area.