Here we are into a new year ushering in prophecy and a paradigm shift; A unique dispensation has come. One this that’s true about COVID-19, the 2020 Presidential Election, and the 2021 Inaugural address, swearing-in President Joe Biden, Jr. and Kamala Harris. COVID-19 changed the world based on over-turning the U.S. education system, now turned over to Sir. Joe and Lady Kamala re-building; Bigger, better, and stronger than ever.

Every item purchased comes with instructions; even your t-shirts have tags with washing instructions included. Suppose our children aren’t reading by a certain age. In that case, many things go into play, including but not limited to low expectations, math restrictions, and not being able to read laundry labels. Frustration can set in when children are not successful in school. It may seem trivial, but it’s happening everyday within our inner-city schools.

It’s a good thing some urban professionals understood their calling and purpose early enough to position themselves as change agents. This week’s Chosen Visionary is an educational leader, activist, and advocate who has been developing young people for years. The communities of Bridgeport and New Haven, CT, are incredibly proud to have him, and the work he’s doing helps struggling students tremendously.

Three Books You Should Read:

1. The Curse of Ham: Race and Slavery in Early Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Jews, Christians, and Muslims from the Ancient to the Modern World) by Princeton University Press ($47.95)
2. The Curse of Ham: Satan’s Vicious Circle, by Xulon Press
3. The ZOLA Experience: A Journey of Recovery From Loss, by Katurah A Bryant, LMFT

Kevin P. Muhammad, leading by example, has consistently directed his energies towards improving the lives of those living in poor and underserved communities across the state of Connecticut. An unapologetic educational advocate for parents and their children, Mr. Muhammad, serves as a voice for the voiceless, liaising with schools and other agencies on behalf of families. As an educator, he works relentlessly to ensure that marginalized Black and Brown children can access a rigorous and equitable curriculum.

He’s a well sought-after compelling keynote and motivational speaker. He has presented numerous audiences, including schools, organizations, and communities, on an assortment of content and topics that include education, prison, reform, health care, and spirituality. In May 2016, he was the Keynote speaker at a community conversation on the necessity of Defining Leadership, held at The University of Massachusetts.

In 2017 to address the need for cultural sensitivity training and support among correctional officers at the Corrigan Radgrowski Correctional Center, Mr. Muhammad himself provides this training. He worked with officials on engaging with inmates of color and those from different ethnicities.

Awards

• AWARD: 100 Black Men of Color” Honorees
• AWARD: “Fathers Who Are Active in the Community”–Mother Demand Action
• AWARD: Greater Bridgeport NAACP, Public Leadership Education
• AWARD: Greater Bridgeport NAACP, Award for Education by W.E.B. Du Bois.
• AWARD: The Muhammad Islamic Center, People’s Victory Award, Outstanding Service in Education
• AWARD: 100 Black Men of Color” Honorees

Other Noteworthy Accomplishment

• Collaboration: Connecticut Against Violence (CAV) Organization. For the past eight years, he has worked with CAV,
• Created MUCKMUDD, L.L.C.
• Member: Bridgeport’s Mayor’s Youth Violence Initiative: My Brother’s Keeper Youth
• Offers day schooling as an alternative to the public school
• Provides tutoring and mentoring services, to hundreds of (K-12) students within Fairfield County
• Serves as an education advocate for children and families
• Speaker & Facilitator

What’s More?

Mr. Muhammad is a graduate of Sacred Heart University with a Bachelor’s in Science and Biology. He maintains a Sixth Year Degree in Educational Administration and is currently pursuing another degree. When he finds any rare spare time, he loves spending it in fitness and with his family. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section below.

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