www.marcusjharris.comwww.instagram.com/themjharriswww.group22team.comwww.marcusharrisfoundation.orgMarcus Harris is a bestselling poet, author, playwright, filmmaker, activist, and philanthropist. He's long been hailed for his insightful, timely, and often poignantly humorous body of poetry, prose, and commentary. Marcus' writings have been featured in Ebony, Essence, and Rhapsody Magazines, as well as in numerous print journals. He's been praised for his skill at combining traditional poetic elements with a modern improvisational style to highlight issues of cultural, political, and societal importance.Songs In Search Of A Voice, Marcus' debut collection of poetry, was released in 2006. The book quickly amassed considerable critical acclaim and became an international sensation, selling more than 20,000 copies in less than six months. Touching on such topics as police brutality, domestic violence (DV), child abuse, and the divisive racial legacy of America, Songs In Search Of A Voice continues to connect with and empower readers from various different backgrounds and cultures.An impassioned advocate for arts education, Marcus has presented poetry workshops at numerous elementary, middle, and high schools. He also regularly visits college campuses and presents guest lectures on the topics of literature and publishing in the modern era.Marcus has served as a community advocate for 20+ years, having launched multiple nonprofit organizations of his own, as well as served on the boards of numerous other nonprofits. He's also been actively involved with mentorship organizations, tutoring programs, and homeless shelters.His primary goal is to help spur the growth and development of other nonprofit leaders, through the bolstering of strategic community and corporate partnerships, for the benefit of those in greatest need.