- Later became an college professor, acting teacher and ordained minister.
- Joined the Marine Corps at the age of 17.
- After serving in the Korean War, enrolled in acting classes at New York University.
- Was one of 14 children.
- Served as senior pastor at Elim Foursquare Gospel Church in Rochester, New York, from 1986 to 1988.
- (1989-1999) Taught as Communications Professor and Director of the Drama Program at Monroe Community College (Rochester, NY)
- Received a master's degree in communications from the State University of New York at Brockport in 1992.
- Children: sons El Mahdi, Jemal, and Lucien; daughters Lovelady and Saudia.
- Taught speech and communications as well as theater and directed student productions at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York, until his retirement in 1999.
- Trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse and worked off-Broadway as an actor and writer in the late 50s and 60s.
- Earned a bachelor's degree from L.I.F.E. Bible College in Los Angeles in 1983.
- Became an intern pastor at Angelus Temple in Los Angeles in 1983.
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