Kuroji is also a father of five (two boys and three girls) and he is a community activist who educates others, from expectant teenage parents in attempting to desexualize the female breast to healthcare providers about the benefits of having dad in the breastfeeding conversation.Kuroji is an artist with focuses in Illustration and Photography. He is also an Artist Instructor in the areas of Creative Writing, Performance & Visual ARTS and a Professional Development Facilitator. Mr. Patrick has been asked to work with organizations like HealthConnect One as a guest blogger about racial disparities and the W. K. Kellogg Foundation in developing short videos that address ways to involve fathers more in the breastfeeding process. He has traveled across the country presenting workshops that speak towards supporting and promoting breastfeeding in communities where statistics show a low percentage of breastfeeding families. As well as speaking on fatherhood and the role of the father across the board.In April of 2011 Kuroji illustrated and co-published the children’s book, "This Milk Tastes Good!" about breastfeeding, which also features an African American family. In February of 2013, Kuroji was awarded the Liberated Muses' 'heART' award, an award that recognizes a member of the community who has used their creative talents to uplift the community while supporting the transformation of spaces into art places. In August 2013 he was also inducted into the Medela Breastfeeding Hall of Excellence as Community Breastfeeding. In November of 2013 Kuroji illustrated and co-published the children's book, 'I Won't Eat That!' --"Fathers are parents too and we simply do not see enough imagery supporting the critical role they play in a breastfed child's life. I want to help change that." - V. Kuroji Patrick, recipient of the 2013 Medela Breastfeeding Hall of Excellence Community Award.