ABOUT – iii4meinc

A study conducted in 2019 showed that 20% of children ages 12-18 experienced bullying.

While the argument by some is that the frequency of bullying has decreased over the years the data paints a very different picture. What has become evident is that bullying can be prevented in communities where an intentional focus on creating a culture of mindfulness and respect is evident and where community members choose to be an active part of the solution.
James Collier, III is the 11-year-old founder and CEO of iii4me (pronounced three-4-me), Inc. Iii4me, inc is an anti-bullying resource based on the 3 foundational strategies he and his mother implemented when he became a victim of bullying. Together they created a plan that helped to end the bullying he experienced as well as helped the leaders in his community stop bullying for others like him.
James believes that there are 3 things kids can do in partnership with their parents to stop bullying. Step 1: Create a plan, Step 2: Creatively process your feelings, and Step 3: show yourself some love. Using these steps James not only ended the bullying he experienced but also created a movement that is truly changing the world. With the help of his mom, James has inspired over 20,000 people to sign his Anti-Bullying Pledge in which the signers pledge to report bullying, treat others fairly, and live courageously.

For over 2 years, James has used iii4me, Inc. as a way to channel the negative energy that stemmed from him being bullied at school. Working alongside his mom and manager, James set the foundation for his company and regained his self-esteem. In addition to starting an Anti-Bullying Movement, James has also written a comic book series and has also partnered with NASA to have a galaxy named after his comics.
James was cast in the movie Noo More Bully Zone and will begin filming for the sequel post COVID, both are Roosevelt Films. He has also been a host and featured guest on several talk shows, including Young Mogul News, Host, Facebook Channel, The Mignon Show, Host, Voxwav.com, The Dr. Sharon Show, Voxwav.com, Your Girl Tasha, Guest, WBGR Entertainment, Good Day Washington, interviewed, Fox 5 DC, B to the 3rd Power Talk Show, Guest, Urban Style Media, QED Live, Urban Style Media.

James has also received several recognitions for his service to the community and advocacy work. He earned the Bestseller award for SMG in the Well Read Book Fair (2018), Youth Leadership Award and Scholarship by Beauty for Ashes (2018), Top 10 Finalist for the Ellio’s Phenomenal Kid Contest, he is the Kid Advocate of the Month in Vital Magazine, and he was selected to fly a plane for “Legacy Flight Across America” to honor the first graduating class of Tuskegee Airmen cadets, Legacy Flight America, 2020.
James is on a mission and though it is easy to see this young man is destined for greatness he says “I’m just a regular kid, I like playing video games, talking to my friends and in my spare time I fight the crimes of bullying throughout the galaxies” James is a rising 5th grader at Longfield’s Elementary School. He is an honor roll student and aspires to be a US Air Force Pilot and astronaut. He also wants to write more books. He enjoys coding, watching anime, and playing video games, instruments, and flag football. He loves reading the newspaper and science fiction books and is a proud owner of Draco, his beta fish, and Prince, his new puppy.