My Two Cents: Unsolicited Writings On Race, Politics & Culture (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781492766674)

Agyei Tyehimba is an educator, activist and author from Harlem, N.Y. Agyei is a former NYC public schoolteacher, co-founder of KAPPA Middle School 215 in the Bronx, NY, and co-author of the Essence Bestselling book, Game Over: The Rise and Transformation of a Harlem Hustler, published in 2007 by Simon & Schuster. In 2013, he wrote The Blueprint: A BSU Handbook, teaching Black student activists how to organize and lead. In April of 2014, he released Truth for our Youth: A Self-Empowerment Book for Teens. Agyei has appeared on C-Span, NY1 News, and most recently on the A&E documentary, "The Mayor of Harlem: Alberto 'Alpo' Martinez." Currently, Agyei runs his own business publishing books, public speaking, and teaching Black people how to organize and fight for empowerment. He is also founder of Harlem Liberation School and a YouTube Channel called "Black Liberation University." Agyei earned his Bachelor's Degree in sociology from Syracuse University, his Master's Degree in Africana Studies from Cornell University, and his Master's Degree in Afro-American Studies from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. If you are interested in bringing Agyei to speak or provide consultation for your organization, please contact him at truself143@gmail.com.