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My Story
I'm a lifelong learner. Heck, I stayed in school forever to build my current career in academia. I love my life!
I finished undergraduate study in Biology at Jackson State University and taught middle school in Houston immediately after. I also performed stand-up comedy to keep life interesting. Working with Arnez J, Deon Cole, Nephew Tommy, and many others are a part of my good ol' days!
I'm passionate about the study, promotion, and celebration of the African American experience. My Master's at Texas Southern University and post-graduate study at the University of Miami helped transition my audiences from comedy clubs to college classrooms. Much love to the University of Memphis for cementing my doctoral degree that has allowed me to share my scholarship and humor across the world.
Freedom in Laughter, my nonfiction study of African American comedy during the Civil Rights Movement, came out during the pandemic. Expect a new release from me this year, y'all - personal challenge. In the meantime, I'll keep enjoying my hobbies of listening to music, traveling, and meeting new friends in the Los Angeles area.
The Malcolm Frierson Foundation was founded in 2006 as a non-profit public charity. Its mission is to promote the academic success of African American youth. MFF highlights leadership, service, and celebration of Black life and culture.
The Marcus Garvey Scholarship Program honors the late Jamaican-born activist and organizer who served as the voice of uplift for millions of African descendants worldwide in the early twentieth century. For nearly twenty years, MFF has awarded scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who share Garvey’s spirit of leadership, service, and appreciation of Black life and culture.
The 2025 MGSP application will be available in late spring. Please check back soon.
