Clifton Coates

Singer, Songwriter, Author and Motivational Speaker, Clifton Coates has turned his passion for empowering at-risk populations into an art form. Coates has placed a premium on reaching out to individuals to help them to bring out their best self. With his emphasis on writing self-help literature, short stories, and novels, as well as documentaries, he attempts to teach hard-to-reach audiences with his call to action and his passion for success. He spends most of his time teaching individuals, students, and managers of school systems, colleges, corporations, government and non-profit organizations about self-esteem, self-respect, and creating the attitude for success. He holds a BS in Print and Broadcast Journalism, an M.Ed. in Elementary and Secondary School Administration and Supervision, finished his coursework in a Ph.D. program in Professional Studies in Education and is currently earning his BFA in Creative Writing. His most recent book is To Those Who Know Me Well: The Diary and Musings of an Ordinary Black Man from Seat Pleasant, Maryland. Coates is also the composer, producer, and featured vocal artist on I Wish We All Could Be Together, an album of motivational and inspirational songs.

Website: http://CliftonCoates.com
Twitter: @cliftoncoates
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