Cole Bridgeforth

Cole Bridgeforth

Ron Cole Bridgeforth, human rights activist, has been involved in social justice, literacy, and mentorship initiatives throughout the last sixty years. His work took him to Mississippi, the Bay Area, and the Midwest. As a SNCC Field Secretary in the 1960s during the...
Ron Shaw

Ron Shaw

Over the last 45 years, Ron Shaw has worked as a counselor, Program Manager, community organizer, mentor and Elder serving young people and families from historically marginalized communities. “Baba” Ron Shaw’s emphasis and purpose has been to...
Jason Seals

Jason Seals

Jason Seals is a member of the Leadership Council. He is an African-centered educator, carrying the tradition of activist-intellectual to address critical systemic issues and empower individuals for personal and social transformation. An Oakland native, Jason has over...
Abner Boles

Abner Boles

Abner Joseph Boles, III., Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist with an impressive background in health and human services. Recently served as the Director for the African American Healing Alliance, Consultant and Advisory to Alameda County’s Adult and Aging Services, and...
Kweli Tutashinda

Kweli Tutashinda

Dr. Kweli Tutashinda is a member of the BOEN Leadership Council. He works with healing generations and is the author of 8 books. He is a founding member of BOEN, has been active since [its start in 2009], and has served on its Leadership Council since its inception....