"Until major investments happen that will positively impact disadvantaged youth, my pain exists to remind others of the overbearing obstacles one faces when things don't go right." -Direct quote from the book
"Thought-provoking and motivational, Jeffrey
Williams' personal story is a must-read. This first-
hand account on the power of mentorship and self-
determination in the face of suffering has much to
offer audiences from a broad range of Chicago
backgrounds and beyond."
-Melissa Pavlik, Writing Center Director and English Professor, North Park University
About We Are Right here
Through the decades of unfathomable trauma that grips certain areas of Chicago, many people overlook the theme of suffering that connects most stories of those that have and do reside there. Some are able to escape the insurmountable odds stacked against them, while many others unconsciously maintain the cycle of suffering. An undeniable truth, however, is that most Chicago natives have had their stories misinterpreted, forgotten, or suppressed.
In We Are Right Here, Chicago native Jeffrey Williams uses his story, one that fell under the same cycle of suffering, to represent those whose stories have been underappreciated and misused. Through Jeff’s life story, educational research, and hopeful outlooks, he explores mentorship and the benefits it can have on disadvantaged youth, the power of self-determination, the importance of equity, and much, much more.
About Author
(Updated post-book release)
Jeffrey McKeegee-Williams, A Chicago native, received his Bachelor's degree from North Park University in education research just months after the release of his We Are Right Here book. jeffrey also graduated with summa cum laude honors. He is a philanthropist, education expert, author, and owner of the consultant company The Speaking Realm. It is through this company that Jeffrey speaks about purposeful mentorship, the truth about the leadership path, surviving vs. thriving, and self-determination, among other betterment topics.
