To grow up in a broken and transitional home, be practically fatherless, struggle financially, underperform academically and to be told that he couldn't do it!
 
But, he learned to turn life's adversity into his advantage by changing how he viewed life's challenges. He went on to graduate with honors at NC A&T State, and Duke University! K.D. became a published author, writing his first book on how students and people can overcome their fears! Lastly, he served his community as a police officer for 8 yrs, and knows firsthand what happens to students that don't live up to their full potential. He often conducts workshops on social justice matters and how students can use their education and voice to make changes in the world!