Black  Courage  Foundation

Knowledge. Truth. Inspiration.
 

www.ReturnToGlory.org


Rescuing, Preserving, Documenting and Exhibiting the Courage of African
Americans over the Past Four Centuries
and the Contributions of People of
African Descent in Development of Ancient Civilizations.

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Dr. Joel A. Freeman

   Dr. Joel A. Freeman: As an internationally sought after speaker, he is president of The Freeman Institute, with clients ranging from leaders of nations and music/entertainment industry professional to members of the Federal Judiciary, professional athletes and corporate executives. Veteran chaplain of the NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards ('79-'98) and listed in Marquis Who's Who in the World. Co-author of Return To Glory: The Powerful Stirring of the Black Race and four other bestsellers, currently in 26 different translations. Freeman participated in a Pan African Conference (Fall, 2002) addressing tribal warfare, AIDS and conflict management, with well over 100  African Kings and Queens in attendance (Benin, West Africa). His many popular presentations, like, "A White Man's Journey Into Black History"® and "Dealing With People Who Drive You Crazy!"®, have been experienced by many organizations across the globe. Photographer and budding film maker. Truth-centric. Multiculturally astute, with a passion for fun-filled excellence.

 


Adrian Branch

   Adrian Branch: Adrian is a former basketball player who starred for the University of Maryland team, twice receiving All-America Honorable Mention. Drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round, the 6'8" forward/guard went on to a professional basketball  career where he won an NBA World Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1987, playing with teammates Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Kareem Abdul Jabbar. Possessing a strong passion for inspiring and motivating high schoolers to be better students and citizens, Mr. Branch has spoken to well over half a million students at high schools and colleges, juvenile homes, youth groups, and correctional facilities. He has also addressed many college and professional athletic teams. Currently Adrian serves as the Commentator for the NBA Charlotte Bobcats.

 



Mark E. Mitchell
 

   Mark E. Mitchell: Mark is an historian, appraiser, advanced collector, speaker, and dealer, and is considered to be one of the nation's foremost authorities in the acquisition, research, marketing, and preservation of original historic newspapers, manuscripts, and documents. He has assembled a largely visual, museum-quality collection of African American history in its entirety. Many scholars have judged The Mark E. Mitchell Collection to be one of the finest and most comprehensive private archives ever assembled. Mark's enthusiasm to help educate millions on the subject of history is contagious -- he is an entertaining speaker, and also a fine jazz saxophonist and flutist. 

 

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