| Supreme Understanding | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 5, 1980 Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Residence | Atlanta |
| Education | Morehouse College (BA, 2001) Georgia State University (M.Ed, 2004) Argosy University (D.Ed) |
| Occupation | Academic, activist, author |
Supreme Understanding, also known as Dr. Sujan Dass, is an American author. He is best known for his book "How to Hustle and Win"[1] but has published other titles aiming to help better innercity communities across America and Canada. A sequel book Rap, Race and Revolution: Solutions For Our Struggle also had a large influence, featuring a forward by hip hop artist stic.man of Dead Prez.[2]
Supreme Understanding was the only child born to immigrant Bangladeshi parents in Jersey City. Before reaching adulthood Supreme joined the Nation of Gods and Earths. Supreme came from being a juvenile delinquent to obtaining a Ph.D at the age of 26. Since then he has placed his focus on helping at-risk youth. His work has taken him to hundreds of cities across America as well as internationally.[3] Coming from a similar upbringing as his target audience, his literary works allow him to relate.