Contributors

Dr. Lathardus Goggins II is the
“Web Wizard” of AFROCENTRIC.INFO and MAWASI.COM; the author of African Centered Rites of Passage & Education and Bringing the Light into a New Day; founder of the Coalition for African Centered Rites of Passage; and owner of The Mawasi Company. Lathardus Goggins II, Ed.D. is a noted scholar, lecturer and facilitator of the African Centered Rites of Passage Process and African Centered Education. For more information click here.

Dr. Ronald J. Fowler is the Senior Pastor of the Arlington Church of God, Inc., of Akron, Ohio. He has held this position since January 13, 1969. The Arlington Church of God parish has a membership of approximately 900. Dr. Fowler is an accomplished author, lecture and proclaimer of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He has spoken and taught in many countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, throughout Europe, the South Pacific, Middle East, Australia, Japan, Korea, and the Caribbean. His writings include two publications: Jesus & Divorce, Revival Power and numerous articles for national magazines. For more information click here.

Dr. Ellen O. Goggins has been a distinguished educator for more than thirty-five years. Dr. Goggins has been recognized for her scholarship, commitment to excellence, and unwavering belief that education should empower and equip students to be active and productive citizens. She has presented locally and nationally, including congressional hearings, regarding education reform and testing.

Rev. Kenneth W. Paramore is an anointed and gifted man of God. His warm and compassionate nature reflects God’s presence in his life, and his love for the Word of God is exemplified in his preaching, teaching and daily living for the Lord. In 1993, He was appointed pastor of United Baptist Church Ministries of Akron, OH. Paramore Ministries, Inc. (PMInc.) is an outreach ministry founded in 2001 by Rev. Paramore, to train and prepare the people of God for ministry, which includes the Bradley Bible Institute (Bible College granting Masters and Doctorate degrees). For more information click here.

Sandra Richards is recognized both nationally and internationally as the UK’s first Black Woman of ‘Empowerment Through Education’ and has received awards for her enterprise, creativity and direction. She is a trainer, life coach, university lecturer, journalist, radio presenter and Principal of the Positive Image Foundation. A highly experienced practitioner in the field of personnel development and management, Sandra has worked in private, public and not for profit sectors offering training and strategic intervention. She is the pioneer of a vibrant multi-sensory approach to stress management, planning and achieving objectives of individuals and organizations. Additionally, Sandra Richards serves as the Executive Director of Education Africa Teaching (E.A.T.) and is an artist with two CD's to her credit. For more information click here.

Therman Evans, MD, PhD, is a physician, ordained minister, entrepreneur and chief of a village in Ghana, West Africa. Known as "Mr. Inspiration", Dr. Evans is the founder and CEO of WholeLife Associates, Inc. Philadelphia, PA and the Pastor of Morning Star Community Tabernacle, Linden, New Jersey. Dr Evans is a member of the Board of Directors for the Wellness Councils of America, the National Association of Health Service Executives, and an elected member of the Washington, DC Board of Education. He has been a contributor to such publications as The Journal of the American Medical Association, The New England Journal of Medicine, The Los Angeles Times, Ebony and the Black Collegiate Times. He has co-authored a book Staying Strong (Avon Publishing) and hosts Lifeline on station WHAT, AM 1340 in Philadelphia, PA. Educated at Howard University's undergraduate, graduate and medical schools, Dr. Evans also earned a Ph.D. in Bible Studies from United Christian College in NYC. He has served on the Commission on the Continued Vitality of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, as a visiting Regent's Scholar-Lecturer at the University of California at San Diego and is a Fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians.

Dr. Myles Munroe is the Founder, President, and Senior Pastor of Bahamas Faith Ministries International, an all-encompassing network of ministries headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas. He is a gifted international motivational speaker, best selling author and business consultant addressing critical issues affecting every aspect of human, social and spiritual development. For more information click here.

		Dr. Lathardus Goggins II is the “Web Wizard” of AFROCENTRIC.INFO and MAWASI.COM; the author of African Centered Rites of Passage & Education and Bringing the Light into a New Day; founder of the Coalition for African Centered Rites of Passage; and owner of The Mawasi Company. Lathardus Goggins II, Ed.D. is a noted scholar, lecturer and facilitator of the African Centered Rites of Passage Process and African Centered Education. For more information click here.
		Dr. Ronald J. Fowler is the Senior Pastor of the Arlington Church of God, Inc., of Akron, Ohio. He has held this position since January 13, 1969. The Arlington Church of God parish has a membership of approximately 900. Dr. Fowler is an accomplished author, lecture and proclaimer of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He has spoken and taught in many countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, throughout Europe, the South Pacific, Middle East, Australia, Japan, Korea, and the Caribbean. His writings include two publications: Jesus & Divorce, Revival Power and numerous articles for national magazines. For more information click here.
		Dr. Ellen O. Goggins has been a distinguished educator for more than thirty-five years. Dr. Goggins has been recognized for her scholarship, commitment to excellence, and unwavering belief that education should empower and equip students to be active and productive citizens. She has presented locally and nationally, including congressional hearings, regarding education reform and testing.
		Rev. Kenneth W. Paramore is an anointed and gifted man of God. His warm and compassionate nature reflects God’s presence in his life, and his love for the Word of God is exemplified in his preaching, teaching and daily living for the Lord. In 1993, He was appointed pastor of United Baptist Church Ministries of Akron, OH. Paramore Ministries, Inc. (PMInc.) is an outreach ministry founded in 2001 by Rev. Paramore, to train and prepare the people of God for ministry, which includes the Bradley Bible Institute (Bible College granting Masters and Doctorate degrees). For more information click here.
		Sandra Richards is recognized both nationally and internationally as the UK’s first Black Woman of ‘Empowerment Through Education’ and has received awards for her enterprise, creativity and direction. She is a trainer, life coach, university lecturer, journalist, radio presenter and Principal of the Positive Image Foundation. A highly experienced practitioner in the field of personnel development and management, Sandra has worked in private, public and not for profit sectors offering training and strategic intervention. She is the pioneer of a vibrant multi-sensory approach to stress management, planning and achieving objectives of individuals and organizations. Additionally, Sandra Richards serves as the Executive Director of Education Africa Teaching (E.A.T.) and is an artist with two CD's to her credit. For more information click here.
		Therman Evans, MD, PhD, is a physician, ordained minister, entrepreneur and chief of a village in Ghana, West Africa. Known as "Mr. Inspiration", Dr. Evans is the founder and CEO of WholeLife Associates, Inc. Philadelphia, PA and the Pastor of Morning Star Community Tabernacle, Linden, New Jersey. Dr Evans is a member of the Board of Directors for the Wellness Councils of America, the National Association of Health Service Executives, and an elected member of the Washington, DC Board of Education. He has been a contributor to such publications as The Journal of the American Medical Association, The New England Journal of Medicine, The Los Angeles Times, Ebony and the Black Collegiate Times. He has co-authored a book Staying Strong (Avon Publishing) and hosts Lifeline on station WHAT, AM 1340 in Philadelphia, PA. Educated at Howard University's undergraduate, graduate and medical schools, Dr. Evans also earned a Ph.D. in Bible Studies from United Christian College in NYC. He has served on the Commission on the Continued Vitality of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, as a visiting Regent's Scholar-Lecturer at the University of California at San Diego and is a Fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians.
		Dr. Myles Munroe is the Founder, President, and Senior Pastor of Bahamas Faith Ministries International, an all-encompassing network of ministries headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas. He is a gifted international motivational speaker, best selling author and business consultant addressing critical issues affecting every aspect of human, social and spiritual development. For more information click here.