Simeon Henderson grew up on the West Side of Chicago in a low-income area where he overcame the odds of being labeled LD (Learning Disability). Although Simeon couldn’t read, he was determined to overcome this disability.His mother taught him the verse Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengths me.” As a result, Simeon not only overcame his learning disabilities when he attended Providence St. Mel High School, where his reading teacher Mrs. Brannigan pushed him beyond his limits and taught him that his brain is very powerful.Simeon’s mother moved him out of the inner city to a place he could survive and soar. He graduated from Streamwood High school. Simeon went to Elmhurst college, received his BA in Education, was in the top 4 in his class, and attended Roosevelt University, where he received his Master’s in Educational Leadership.After a short-lived Pro Football career, he became a teacher and Chicago, police officer. As an actor and motivational speaker/Life coach, Simeon has spoken at numerous graduations, workshops, and mentor’s the youth and adults. Simeon stepped out on faith and pursued his passion of being an actor because he loves telling stories and helping people through the art of laughter and entertainment.Simeon has co-starred and has been featured in national commercials, movies such as Barbershop, Chicago P.D, Empire, toured with Tyler Perry. He is now a published author of his first book, “Through The Eyes Of A Man” Simeon focuses on doing great things for the city he loves because Chicago has shown him so much love and support over the years and especially now. Becoming one of WCIU’S channel 26 ​​ on-air personalities for Tonight on the U was one of Simeon’s dream jobs. Simeon hopes to inspire others to live their dreams as he continues to grow and overcome any obstacles in his path on the way to success. 

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