D’Anthony Allen is a husband, father, son, brother and most importantly, a believer. He is a native of Birmingham, AL, a city with deep roots in the Civil Rights’ struggle, but a city in dire need of healing and restoration for those who are spiritually and physically impoverished. He is an educator with over 17 years of experience teaching English Literature as well as Civil Rights History. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of the South, Sewanee. He received his MA. Ed from California State University while simultaneously pursing a certificate as a Gang Intervention/ Community Violence specialist in Los Angels California. His passion for positively affirming communities has never dwindled. During the last 13 years, he has worked primarily within the private school sector, leading several initiatives centered around social justice, racial healing, and poetry.