New chairman of 100 Black Men of Atlanta on the transformative power of mentorship

Sidney Barron, the new board chairman of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, discusses his new role, the history and mission of 100 Black Men of Atlanta and the transformative power of effective mentorship. (LaShawn Hudson/WABE)

Sidney Barron, the new board chairman of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, knew Hank Aaron as more than just a baseball legend. He knew him as a mentor. Now, Barron is the one making sure the children of Atlanta are benefiting from mentorship.

Barron says it’s important for a young person to know that they can trust their mentor and that their mentor cares about their goals and overall success.

“I smile because my own mentor, Hank Aaron—Mr. Arron was, of course, a member of 100 Black Men of Atlanta,” said Barron on Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look.”