There are positive alternatives in our communities, and by making these alternatives visual, we can begin to build our people through our stories. These are our stories and our history in written form. Our communities are full of people that are positive examples, but we are not always aware of the people that are making the changes. I Am Royalty was created to represent these people and to introduce them to youth as the positive role models that they are. The stories in "I Am Royalty" are being shared to serve as examples of what we would like to see our children become. It is sometimes difficult to see positive lights or alternatives in life when we see life through visions that only contain negative images. "I Am Royalty" wants to begin sharing the stories of the positive people that reside in our communities within our communities while attempting to overshadow some of the negative images that we are forced to see throughout our days. You will be showing support to Black People, our advancement, our communities and our children by helping us to share these stories. A Profile In Black History is a profile of someone that is making a productive effort in their life or in the live of others. This person has made or is making accomplishments that are important to the development of Black American progress. They may be artists, athletes, authors/publishers, civic/social leaders, educators, entertainers, entrepreneurs, military, public servants, religious leaders, trend setters, or they maybe someone you have worked with or admired over the years. They may be someone who you have read about. This project was brought to you by Mikal El-Amin, Aleta Williams, Toni Odom, Andrionna L. Williams-Campbell, Frank Pete, Angela Murphy, Angela Thomas, Pasha Golliday, Alan Gates, Vanessa Richardson, Winter Giovanni, Sherryl Hooks, Jonathan Burkett, Yolanda Zellous, Ava Ross, Renda Rose, Cleous Young, Diane Latiker, Shani Greene-Dowdell, Ayani Meli, William Jackson, Jacqueline Amos, Pam Osbey, Kezia Davis, Garry Lawrence, Lolita Buck, Nicole Shelton, Sharlisse Rashied, Glenn Grace, Kanday Reign, Katrina Lola-Gurl, April L. Johnson, Deondriea Cantrice, Donald Payne, Carolyn Mattocks, Nita Dawson, Adrienna Turner & Emmanuel Brown. Thank you for helping to create the bridges that will connect our communities.
About the Author: Projects that show common-unity among people are important, and this project was created to show mutual support among Black Americans. This project is aimed at young people in general and we hope that the message behind these stories reach them in ways that can directly change the way that our communities are not standing strong together. This book combined the efforts of 38 Black American men and women to offer guidance and alternatives to negative behavior, but that is only a beginning. It is necessary for young people to understand that everything in life is not easy, but they also need to know possibilities can become a part of reality for the worst of us. Let's promote unity and positive endeavors. Thank you Mikal El-Amin, Aleta Williams, Toni Odom, Andrionna L. Williams-Campbell, Frank Pete, Angela Murphy, Angela Thomas, Pasha Golliday, Alan Gates, Vanessa Richardson, Winter Giovanni, Sherryl Hooks, Jonathan Burkett, Yolanda Zellous, Ava Ross, Renda Rose, Cleous Young, Diane Latiker, Shani Greene-Dowdell, Ayani Meli, William Jackson, Jacqueline Amos, Pam Osbey, Kezia Davis, Garry Lawrence, Lolita Buck, Nicole Shelton, Sharlisse Rashied, Glenn Grace, Kanday Reign, Katrina Lola-Gurl, April L. Johnson, Deondriea Cantrice, Donald Payne, Carolyn Mattocks, Nita Dawson & Adrienna Turner. Emmauel Brown (SeeingGrowth.com)