On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. interviews Quentin Williams, founder and CEO of Dedication to Community.
Quentin Williams is the chairman and CEO of Williams Media and Marketing Group, LLC; an attorney, author, international speaker, former FBI agent, and former federal prosecutor. He has also worked as an executive with the National Football League and National Basketball Association.
It's not where you come from; it's where you're going that counts.
After overcoming a childhood in poverty and the influences of a rough neighborhood, Quentin Williams attended Boston College on a full football scholarship, where he also excelled as a track and field athlete.
Founded in 2012, Dedication to Community (D2C) addresses issues in the justice arena, including economic, criminal, procedural, and social issues. The organization aims to improve economic mobility for the underserved and has spent nearly two decades providing educational and training tools to bridge communication between local communities and law enforcement.
Author's summary: Quentin Williams discusses his journey and Dedication to Community.