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  AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
     

PARTICIPATING INSTRUCTORS - SUMMER ACTIVITIES - 3 DAY SUMMER CAMP


 
KWA DAVID WHITAKER, Ph.D., Esq.


Kwa David Whitaker is a practicing Family Therapist and Attorney at Law and the Founder/President of the Ashe Cultural Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Whitaker holds a J.D. from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Case Western Reserve University, post M.A. School Psychology Certification through John Carroll University, and an M.A. in School Psychology from John Carroll University.
 

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  WAYNE B. CHANDLER, M.A.

Wayne B. Chandler is an Anthrophotojournalist who has conducted extensive research on the origins of race and ancient civilizations and has lectured widely throughout the United States and Europe. Mr. Chandler holds a dual M.A. in Photography and History from the University of California at Berkeley and has completed extensive coursework in Ancient Egyptian Astronomy and Numerology through the California Metaphysical Institute in Berkeley, California and in Anthropogenesis and Human Science through the Theosophical Institute in New York City. Wayne is the author of Ancient Future: The Teachings and Prophetic Wisdom of the Seven Hermetic Laws of Ancient Egypt.
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  MICHAEL C. FROST, Ph.D.

Michael C. Frost is the Founder and Director of the American Association of Taoist Studies in Richmond Heights, Ohio. Dr. Frost holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Holistic Health Sciences and Naturopathy from Clayton College. Michael is the author of Choosing Life: Guidelines to Avoiding Extinction.
 
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  MWATABU S. OKANTAH, M.A.

Mwatabu S. Okantah, M.A., is the Assistant Director/Poet in Residence at the Department of Pan-African Studies and the Director of the Center of Pan-African Culture at Kent State University.
Mr. Okantah is the author of several books of poetry, his work has been published in numerous journals and anthologies of African American literature, and he has appeared as a poet and motivational speaker throughout the USA, Canada, and Africa.

Okantah is also an accomplished musical performer and presently is the leader of the four-piece performance group, Muntu Kuntu Energy Ensemble. His most recent work, Reconnecting Memories: Dreams No Longer Deferred, was published in 2004 and his spoken word and original music CD, Guerilla Dread: Griot Style, is soon to be released.

Mr. Okantah holds an M.A. in Creative Writing from the City College of New York and a B.A. degree in English and African Studies from Kent State University.
 
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  JAMES M.K. SPRIGGS

James M.K. Spriggs is the Editor and a Featured Writer for Black Culture Magazine, a Consultant for Special Projects with the African American Museum, and the Coordinator of the Museum’s Youth Opportunities Project. A prolific writer, Mr. Spriggs has been the Editor and Theatre Critic for The Real Deal, a Cleveland-based periodical, and a Contributing Writer for the Cleveland Free Times. Spriggs is also an active Stage Actor and Playwriter with performances through the Cleveland Public Schools and the New Future Outlook League. He is a former Theatre Instructor with Cuyahoga Community College and an Instructor with the Black Cultural Center of Cleveland State University.
 
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  *Our After-School Program is presently conducted at Perkins Middle School in Akron, Ohio and is funded by the Robert A. Kutz Foundation, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Akron Community Foundation, The City of Akron’s Housing & Community Services Program and The City of Akron and Akron Community Foundation Neighborhood Partnership Program, and individual donations.

Alchemy, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization | G. Kwame Scruggs, Executive Director
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