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Agents of Change - Leading Urban Communities Through Advocacy and Education: A Practical Guide for Community Practitioners

Agents of Change – Leading Urban Communities Through Advocacy and Education: A Practical Guide for Community Practitioners

📍 By Dr. Jamila T. Davis & Angelo Pinto, Esq.

Lead with Purpose. Transform Communities. Create a Legacy.

Agents of Change is a powerful, action-driven guide for those committed to advocacy, education, and community transformation. Written by Dr. Jamila T. Davis, a formerly incarcerated leader turned Ph.D., and Angelo Pinto, Esq., a nationally recognized civil rights attorney, this book provides a step-by-step roadmap to mobilizing communities, influencing policy, and driving meaningful change in urban spaces.

What’s Inside:

✔ Understanding Systemic Challenges – Explore the historical roots of injustice, from mass incarceration to racial inequity, and develop strategies to dismantle these barriers.
✔ The Power of Storytelling & Credible Messengers – Learn how personal narratives inspire trust, shift public perception, and drive legislative reform.
✔ Organizing & Advocacy Strategies – Master the fundamentals of grassroots movements, policy change, coalition-building, and media engagement.
✔ Academia & Community Partnerships – Discover how collaborating with universities can amplify your impact through research, training, and shared resources.
✔ Building Sustainable Programs – Develop culturally responsive initiatives that foster long-term success and community ownership.
✔ Sustaining the Work – Avoid burnout with self-care strategies, mentorship networks, and resilience-building practices to stay committed to the movement.

What You’ll Gain:

💡 A deeper understanding of the systemic challenges affecting urban communities
💡 Tangible strategies to organize, advocate, and create lasting change
💡 Inspiration from real-world case studies and successful campaigns
💡 Actionable “Growth Work” exercises to apply lessons in your own community

More than a book, this is a movement. Whether you’re an activist, educator, policymaker, or someone ready to step into leadership, Agents of Change provides the tools, inspiration, and knowledge to empower others and drive transformation in urban communities.

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10 Steps to Healing the Wounded Healer: A Guide to Personal Restoration for Frontline Workers and Leaders in Violence Prevention

10 Steps to Healing the Wounded Healer: A Guide to Personal Restoration for Frontline Workers and Leaders in Violence Prevention

📍 By Andre “A.T.” Mitchell-Mann & Lakeesha Eure, LCSW

Healing Starts Within. Transform Your Pain into Purpose.

In 10 Steps to Healing the Wounded Healer, Andre “A.T.” Mitchell-Mann and Lakeesha Eure, LCSW offer a powerful roadmap for frontline workers, community leaders, and violence prevention professionals who carry the emotional weight of helping others while silently bearing their own trauma. Drawing from their personal journeys and decades of leadership, this book provides practical tools, reflective exercises, and real-life stories to help leaders heal from within and continue serving their communities with renewed purpose and strength.

What You’ll Discover:

✔ Acknowledging Trauma – Recognize the hidden wounds that affect your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
✔ Purpose-Driven Healing – Reconnect with your “why” to reignite your passion and purpose in your work.
✔ Setting Boundaries for Self-Preservation – Learn how to say no and protect your energy without guilt.
✔ Healing in Community – Discover the power of peer support and healing circles to restore and strengthen your spirit.
✔ Leadership as a Path to Wellness – Lead with empathy, authenticity, and resilience as you heal and grow.
✔ Continuous Healing Practices – Understand that healing is an ongoing journey, and develop lifelong tools for self-care and restoration.

Mitchell and Eure, both leaders in violence prevention and community wellness, provide a realistic and holistic approach to healing, combining their lived experience and professional expertise. With Mitchell’s decades of service in violence intervention and Eure’s groundbreaking work in trauma-informed care, this book is not just for healing—it’s for transforming pain into power and becoming a more impactful leader in the process.

If you are a wounded healer, this book is your guide to reclaiming your strength, renewing your spirit, and continuing to create lasting change in the lives of others—from the inside out.

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Be the Changemakers: 10 Steps to Discovering Your Purpose and Becoming the Change You Wish to See

Be the Changemakers: 10 Steps to Discovering Your Purpose and Becoming the Change You Wish to See

📍 By Dr. Jamila T. Davis & Angelo R. Pinto, Esq.

Unleash Your Power. Step Into Your Purpose. Lead the Change.

The world doesn’t change on its own—it takes bold, committed individuals to challenge injustice, stand up for what’s right, and lead movements that transform communities. Be the Changemakers is a step-by-step guide to discovering your purpose, igniting your passion, and taking real action to create lasting change.

Written by Dr. Jamila T. Davis, a transformational leader and activist, and Angelo R. Pinto, Esq., a civil rights attorney and movement strategist, this book provides the essential tools and strategies to mobilize, organize, and lead impactful advocacy efforts.

What You’ll Learn:

✔ Identify Your Purpose – Uncover what truly drives you and fuels your passion for change.
✔ Discover Your Unique Strengths – Use your voice, skills, and experiences to make an impact.
✔ Take Immediate Action – Learn how to launch movements, influence policies, and organize for success.
✔ Lead Social Justice Campaigns – Master the fundamentals of grassroots organizing, media strategy, and community engagement.
✔ Build Sustainable Change – Develop long-term strategies that create lasting impact beyond the moment.
✔ Inspire & Empower Others – Become a credible messenger who motivates and mobilizes communities.

This book is more than a guide—it’s a call to action. Whether you’re just starting your journey or already involved in activism, Be the Changemakers provides the roadmap to step into your power and become the leader your community needs.

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The High Price I Had to Pay: Sentenced to 12 ½ Years for Victimizing Lehman Brothers Bank

📍 By Dr. Jamila T. Davis

The Untold Story of Greed, Power, and Injustice on Wall Street

The High Price I Had to Pay exposes a shocking reality—the hidden fraud and financial corruption within Lehman Brothers that the world has yet to fully uncover. Dr. Jamila T. Davis, once a successful entrepreneur, finds herself at the center of a high-stakes financial scandal, labeled by Lehman attorneys as the mastermind of a $22 million mortgage fraud scheme at just 25 years old.

This gripping firsthand account takes readers behind the scenes of Wall Street’s elite, revealing the manipulative tactics, power plays, and corporate greed that led to the downfall of one of America’s most powerful financial institutions. While executives at the top escape unpunished, Davis, a young Black woman from Queens, faces 12 ½ years in federal prison—paying the ultimate price for a game she didn’t create.

What You’ll Discover:

✔ An insider’s view of the financial world’s darkest secrets
✔ How high-level executives manipulate the system while others take the fall
✔ The personal impact of financial crime convictions on individuals and families
✔ A critical look at racial and economic disparities in corporate crime sentencing

Davis’ raw, unfiltered story forces readers to question the fairness of America’s justice system, the true masterminds behind financial crimes, and the devastating consequences of unchecked corporate greed.

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The High Price I Had to Pay 2: Sentenced to 30 Years as a Non-Violent, First-Time Offender

📍 By Michelle Miles, Foreword by Dr. Jamila T. Davis

A First-Time Offender. A Non-Violent Crime. A 30-Year Sentence.

The High Price I Had to Pay 2 is a heart-wrenching true story that exposes the harsh realities of the U.S. judicial system, particularly for young Black women caught in the war on drugs. Michelle Miles, a 21-year-old first-time offender, sees crime as her only escape from poverty. Enticed by the fast life and financial freedom, she joins her boyfriend’s drug operation, the notorious Burrell Organization, and quickly rises from rags to riches. But when the FEDS dismantle the empire with the help of informants, Miles faces a shocking reality—30 years in federal prison for her first offense.

What You’ll Discover:

✔ The unforgiving sentencing laws for non-violent drug offenders
✔ The devastating impact of mass incarceration on women and families
✔ How the justice system disproportionately punishes young Black women
✔ A raw and emotional look at the price of one wrong choice

Miles’ story is more than just a cautionary tale—it’s a powerful indictment of a justice system that prioritizes punishment over rehabilitation. It forces readers to ask: Does a young woman deserve to lose decades of her life for a non-violent mistake?

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The High Price I Had to Pay 3: From the White House to Federal Prison

📍 By Gwendolyn Hemphill, Afterword by Dr. Jamila T. Davis

From Power and Prestige to Prison—One Decision Changed Everything.

The High Price I Had to Pay 3 is a gripping true story that chronicles the rise, fall, and resilience of Gwendolyn Hemphill, a woman who broke racial and economic barriers to reach the heights of political influence—only to face an 11-year federal prison sentence as a first-time, non-violent offender.

From humble beginnings to the White House, Hemphill built a distinguished career in Washington, D.C. politics, serving under the Carter Administration and making significant contributions to her community. But one bad decision led to a devastating fall from grace, resulting in a decade-long sentence at the age of 73.

What You’ll Discover:

✔ The double standard in America’s justice system for political figures and everyday citizens
✔ How a lifetime of service can be overshadowed by a single misstep
✔ The harsh reality of long prison sentences for elderly, non-violent offenders
✔ A compelling story of perseverance, injustice, and redemption

Does the U.S. justice system truly offer fairness and mercy to all? Should a senior citizen with a lifetime of service face over a decade behind bars for a non-violent crime? Hemphill’s story forces us to confront these difficult questions.

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The High Price I Had to Pay 4: A Product of the Game – Sentenced to 10 Years as a Non-Violent Offender

The High Price I Had to Pay 4: A Product of the Game – Sentenced to 10 Years as a Non-Violent Offender

📍 By Brandi Davis

One Choice. One Mistake. A Decade Behind Bars.

In the land of opportunity, the United States holds only 5% of the world’s population—yet accounts for over 25% of the global prison population. As mass incarceration continues to rise, women have become the fastest-growing segment behind bars, yet their stories often go untold.

The High Price I Had to Pay 4 is a raw, unfiltered account of Brandi Davis, a young, single mother who became a product of the drug game after the tragic loss of her child’s father, a notorious dealer. Raised by a legendary hustler, Davis wasn’t new to the streets, but when she found herself entangled in the high-stakes world of the Black Mafia Family (BMF), she quickly rose to power—until the feds came knocking.

What You’ll Discover:

✔ The hidden reality of women in the drug trade and the consequences they face
✔ How informants and federal sentencing laws disproportionately impact non-violent offenders
✔ The high price of survival and the impossible choices many women make to stay afloat
✔ A personal story of resilience, injustice, and the fight for redemption

Set up, betrayed, and sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, Davis’ story challenges the fairness of America’s judicial system. Does a young mother deserve a decade behind bars for a non-violent crime? Or should there be a better way to balance the scales of justice?

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