Empowering youth and activism (civic engagement), the study and practice of African centered rites of passage, Education reform, "Authentic" and conscious raising Hip Hop and spoken work, African Centered Thought and Philosophy, Multiculturalism and diversity, African American student achievement, Spiritual Development (Jesus-centered), weight lifting, billiards, and travel.
University Akron
Akron, OH
Graduated: 2003
Student status: Alumni
Major: Educational Foundations and Leadership
Minor: Urban Studies
Clubs: Office of Multicultural Development, Dr. Shirla R. McClain Gallery of Akron's Black History and Culture
University Akron
Akron, OH
Graduated: 1990
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Geography
Minor: Afro-American Studies, Math
Clubs: Black United Students
1984 to 1990
Buchtel High School
Akron, OH
Graduated: 1984
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: AP/College Prep.
Clubs: Marching Band, Jazz/Concert Band, Chess Club
About me: I have been an advocate for youth and education for more than twenty years.
My formal studies include Geography, Education Administration, Learning Theory,
Education Philosophy, African-American Studies, African-Centered Rites of Passage,
HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction, and Cultural Diversity. Professionally, I
have worked with “at-risk” youth
as a Prevention Specialist, and in higher education as an Admissions Counselor for Minority Recruitment, a Director of Cultural Programming, and Associate Dean for Multicultural Affairs.
Currently, I am the founding Director of the African American Male Research Center and Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Also,
I am on the planning committee for the annual Black
Male Development Symposium hosted by Village Builders, Inc. and
Arcadia University. For more information about the Black
Male Development Symposium visit www.blackmaledevelopment.com.
As a scholar, I am examining the relationships between socialization, learning
theories and academic achievement. Particularly, using the African-centered
rites of passage model as a framework for educators to better understand where
students are in their development and what services and activities would be
appropriate. My experiences are complemented by extensive travel throughout
the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, The Netherlands, Australia,
The U.S. Virgin Islands, Panama, and Africa in the countries of Senegal, Benin,
Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Ghana.
Who I'd like to meet: I would like to network with people who are concerned about:
1. Empowering youth and activism (civic engagement)
2. The study and practice of African-centered rites of passage
3. Education reform
4. "Authentic" and conscious raising Hip-Hop and spoken work
5. African-Centered Thought and Philosophy
6. Multiculturalism and diversity
7. African American student achievement
8. Spiritual Development (Jesus-centered)
(no significance in order!)
If you are a person committed to the development, practice, study of African-centered Rites of Passage or just want to learn more about it, consider joining:
Are you like me? <a href="http://www.rockyou.com/events/track.php?event=ms-lk-c-q1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rockyou.com%2Flikeness%2Fquiz.php%3Fq%3D87">Take my "If I could go back in time, I would ..." Quiz to find out!</a>
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