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One Plus One Equals U, Inc.

Success Stories

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Past One Plus One Equals U Students have gone on to achieve dreams in professional sports, entrepreneurship, ministry, community activism, politics, education, the military, and more.

Scroll down for just a few of our success stories.

Ridge Wilson

As a Myzeek Middle Alum & Central High School football student, drug dealers in the neighborhood would remind Ridge “you’re the ticket out. 1+1 was like a pipeline where [Margaret] is our mother & had us in line through our ups & downs." Press play to listen to Ridge's testimony.

Steven Roe

“There’s nothing like it. An organization that’s for you but caters to you. 1+1 is a gateway to a better you, reaching the next level of the person who you dream of. Press play to listen to Steven's testimony.

Lee Vaughn Morris

Listen as Lee explains the power of Going back & giving back. Press play to listen to Lee's testimony.

Dominique Thomson

"Circumstances can cause you to grow up differently and faster, especially when loved ones depend on you. It was almost like an angel appeared after my brother was killed and without it I wouldn’t be the man I am or here today." Press play to listen to Dominique's testimony.

Darius Jones

"Growing up in west Lou is rough but so is life, so why not change a negative to a positive situation? Football & this org saved my life ." Press play to listen to Darius' testimony.

Anthony "Ace" Wales

"Seeing someone like me in professional sports settings wasn’t frequent until one day 1+1=U grabbed me. Wasn’t overnight, but overtime everyone could noticeably see the difference in me. I can’t wait to really show my appreciation & gratitude." Press play to listen to Anthony's testimony.

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Vontrese L. Simpson, APRN, WHNP-BC

Former Cheerleader

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

Cannabis Nurse Consultant

Business Owner at Truth Reproductive Health Services, LLC

Reproductive Health Speaker


Demetrius Gunn

Former Football Player

Gospel Recording Artist

HBCU Graduate

Bachelors of Arts in Cross- Cultural Communications.

Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration

In a Doctoral Program for Organizational Leadership

Received the Congressional Gold Medal from the USA


Holland Branch

Former Student

Healthcare Professional

Human Resource Leader

4 Degrees including 2 Masters

Nail Tech


XZavier Braxton

Former Athlete

Space Force Guardian for NASA

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