Berlin L KellyBerlin L. Kelly. Born in Harlem, NY, his identity was shaped by the city of his birth with its rich culture in music, fashion, writing, and community togetherness. His passion for uplifting the members of the African American community developed in hs youth as he watched local leaders often successfully challenge the status quo, especially during the civil rights movement. Berlin used his skills, education, and leadership training to work as a policy maker and educator, fueling his mission to teach community empowerment. He wanted people to identify and own their personal and collective power. He believed that our greatest strength lies within us and supersedes what any one public figure could do, no matter how charismatic they were or who appointed them to be the leader. His greatest joy was talking with people, whether individually or in groups, about opportunities to be change agents and make a difference in the world. Read More Read Less