Supreme Understanding

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Supreme Understanding
Born (1980-09-05) 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 the book How to Hustle and Win[1] but has published other titles aiming to help better intercity communities across North America. 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]

Personal life

Supreme Understanding was the only child born to Bangladeshi parents in Jersey City. Supreme is a member of the Nation of Gods and Earths. Supreme came from being a juvenile delinquent to obtaining a doctorate degree in education at the age of 26. The focus of his literary work is 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 work is more relate-able.

Bibliography

  • How To Hustle And Win: A Survival Guide For The Ghetto
  • La Brega - Como Sobrevir en el Barrio (Spanish title)
  • How To Hustle And Win Part 2: Rap, Race And Revolution
  • Knowledge Of Self - A Collection Of Wisdom On The Science Of Everything In Life
  • Real Life is No Fairy Tale
  • The Hood Health Handbook Volume 1
  • The Hood Health Handbook Volume 2
  • Black Rebellion Eyewitness Accounts Of Major Slave Revolts

References

  1. ↑ http://theubs.com/articles/features/supremeunderstanding.php
  2. ↑ http://www.finalcall.com/artman/publish/article_6094.shtml
  3. ↑ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/learn-effective-strategies-for-addressing-youth-violence-with-dr-sujan-supreme-understanding-dass-110/
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