J. Samuel Cook

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Jared Samuel Cook(born November 12th, 1983 in Toledo, OH) is a career coach, journalist, and author of Silent Rage: The Struggle of Black Men in America. He is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

As a journalist, Cook has tackled hard-hitting issues such as the “down low” phenomenon, the Hurricane Katrina fiasco, the possible reinstatement of the federal draft, and the War in Iraq. He has contributed to a number of periodicals, including NoIZE Magazine and The Smiley Report and has had the privilege of interviewing top personalities such as former Emerge Magazine Editor-In-Chief George E. Curry, ESPN’s J. A. Adande, and New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin. Controversial article regarding allegations of hazing with a sorority at Alcorn State University appearing on both blackcollegewire.org and blackamericaweb.com reached over one million hits within a twenty-four hour span, making it the most popular (and widely criticized) article in Black College Wire history.

[edit] Education and Career

Received formal journalism education at prestigious Dillard and Alcorn State Universities in New Orleans, LA and Lorman, MS, respectively.

Began working for Tavis Smiley and his Tavis Smiley Foundation in 2002 before leaving the organization to embark on his own journalism career.

Wrote critically-acclaimed autobiography Silent Rage: The Struggle of Black Men in America in 2006 following his experiences with Hurricane Katrina.

Became a career coach in 2006 to guide young, aspiring African-American professionals to adapt to corporate environments.

[edit] Awards and Commendations

Received an NAACP ACT-SO medal in 2002 for his play entitled "Barren Fields"

Profiled by the Wall Street Journal in 2001 as an outstanding youth activist.

Nominated in 2006 for EBONY Magazine's "Top 30 Under 30" Feature.

Received Toledo NAACP "Youth Activist of the Year" Award in 2001

Selected as one of twelve Tavis Smiley Foundation "Youth Leaders of the Year" in 2004.