I grew up in Compton, California I have a BA in Religion; A.S. in Communications and a MDiv in Theology. I Pastor "Wings Of Love Maranatha Ministries in Oakland California where we reach out to the marginalized community to create and encourage a quality of life. *We recognize people and events that bring healing to communities around the world. *We encourage and empower others to be urban healers I am Western Region VP for the National Association Of Blacks In Criminal Justice. My wife, Hyomara and I have five children and four grandchildren