Looking for a DYNAMIC and COMPELLING speaker? A story of triumph in the face of adversity... A story of blacks and whites, rich and poor joining forces to demand justice... A story of the current federal drug laws and what needs to be done to correct them... Look no further. Kemba Smith delivers a powerful message that appeals to audiences of all backgrounds. Her inspirational saga has been heard by audiences at numerous colleges, churches, and conferences and now you can hear Kemba too. Visit www.kembasmithfoundation.org for additional information.
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BOW WOW AND KEMBA ENCOURAGING YOUTH VOTERS DURING THE WALK ACROSS AMERICA CAMPAIGN
About me: Growing up as the only child in a Richmond, Virginia suburb, Kemba Smith led an advantaged and sheltered childhood. After graduating from high school in 1989, Kemba left the security of her family to continue her education at prestigious Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. What happened to Kemba in her new campus environment was a nightmare. Away from the protective watch of her mother and father and in an attempt to “fit in”, Kemba fell in with the wrong crowd and became involved with a drug dealer. He was a major figure in a $4 million crack cocaine ring and drew Kemba right in the middle of his life with physical, mental, and emotional abuse disguised as "love."
Ms. Smith endured an abusive and turbulent 4 year relationship with her boyfriend and ultimately found herself charged by the federal government with conspiracy to distribute 255 kilos of crack cocaine. Although prosecutors acknowledged that she never sold or used any drugs, she was sentenced to 24.5 years and served 6.5 years in federal prison.
Fortunately, Ms. Smith regained her freedom after President Clinton granted her clemency in December 2000. Her case drew support from across the nation and the world in a crusade to reverse a disturbing trend in the rise of lengthy sentences for first time non-violent offenders. Her story has been featured on Nightline, Court TV, The Early Morning Show, Donahue, Judge Hatchett and a host of other television programs, along with several publications such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, Glamour, People, Emerge, and Essence Magazines.
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As a single mother, advocate, public speaker, law student, and soon to be author, Ms. Smith has received numerous awards and recognitions for her courage and determination to educate the public about the devastating social, economical, and political consequences of current drug policies. She has been corporately sponsored to speak at a variety of high schools and college venues by Proctor & Gamble’s Pantene “Totally You Tour”, Bank One Academy, Shell Corporation, Traveler’s Foundation, and Verizon. Ms. Smith’s traumatic real life experience, forces today’s students to listen in hopes that they will recognize that there are consequences to their life choices.
In May 2002, Ms. Smith graduated from Virginia Union University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. She was awarded a two year Soros Justice Postgraduate Fellowship for advocates in 2003. Recently, Ms. Smith completed her first year of law school at Howard University and is continuing to develop her 501 (c) (3) foundation, the Kemba Smith Foundation. Additionally, Kemba is working at a law firm and finalizing her book and movie deal. It is her hope to uplift youth and inspire them to become educated about certain injustices within the criminal justice system while continuing the legacy of women leaders in the struggle for the betterment of our communities. Whether it is through grassroots organizing or lobbying on Capitol Hill to promote action, this, she believes, is her mission.
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