I have been an advocate for youth and education for more than thirty years. I am the author of 365 Black Nuggets: Wisdom for Each Day of the Year (2023), African-centered Rites of Passage and Education: Culturally Responsive Social Emotional Learning (2022), Facing the Rising Sun: Lesson for the Authentic Self (2021), Foundations: African-centered Education (2017), Bringing the Light into a New Day: African-centered Rites of Passage (2012), and various articles.My formal studies include: Degrees in Geography, Cultural Foundations of Educations, and Educational Foundations and Leadership. I certified in African-American Studies, African-Centered Rites of Passage, HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction, Conflict Resolution, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Restorative Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Trauma-Sensitive Approaches, Responsive Classroom Teaching, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. My professional experiences are complemented by my extensive travel throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, The Netherlands, Australia, The U.S. Virgin Islands, Panama, United Kingdom, and Africa in the countries of Senegal, Benin, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Ghana, and South Africa.I have been featured on numerous radio and TV programsSpecialties: • Academic Success / Achievement • Multiculturalism and Diversity Competency• Civility in Action / Social Justice• Assessment & Strategic Planning• Student Affairs/Development• Curriculum Development• African-Centered Rites of Passage• Effective Interactions with African-American Males• Academic Disengagement of African-American Students• Valuing Diversity from the Inside Out• Accessing Higher Education• Parental Engagement (Involvement)• Black Manhood/Fatherhood• Community Outreach