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Q&A With J. A. Faulkerson

What is the reason you are adding me as a Friend?
"Networking for change."

Interviewed by Reginald Culpepper 07/22/08

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J. A. Faulkerson
Author, Screenwriter, Educator, Culturally Coded Content
Location: Keller, TX United States
Joined: Jul 21st, 2008
About   (request update)
J. A. Faulkerson is an author, screenwriter and educator with Culturally Coded Content, a creative writing and community education firm based in Northern Texas. He is the author of Adinkrahene: Fear of a Black Planet (fiction) and Real Men Raise CHAMPIONS: Unleashing Your Inner COACH (nonfiction).

In July 2015, Adinkrahene: Fear of a Black Planet was named one of three finalists for a Phillis Wheatley Book Award (in the First Fiction category). The Phillis Wheatley Book Awards are held annually in conjunction with the Harlem Book Fair in New York City.

A certified parent educator through Active Parenting Publishers, Inc., J. A. is committed to showing all parents how to positively influence their children’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. He earned his Master’s of Science degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, and has worked with professionals in both the public and private sectors for over 20 years to improve outcomes for low-income children and their families.

J. A. is available to speak about his insights and experiences as an author, child and family advocate, philanthropist, and former TRIO Upward Bound and YMCA director. He also offers fee-based services for individual and corporate clients and facilitates fee-based workshops for parents who understand the importance of honing their skills and learning from other people’s experiences.
My Interview Question
What will you do to bring about the kind of change we can believe in?
Current Whereabouts:
Publishing novels, short stories and screenplays that entertain, educate and enlighten.
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/novelistjafaulkerson
Education   (request update)
University of Tenn, Knoxville class of 1998
Undergrad Major: Social Work
Claim To Fame:
1991 Chancellor's Citation for Extraordinary Professional Promise in Social Work; sportswriter and columnist with student publication The Daily Beacon.
Most Memorable Moment:
First date with my wife; securing my undergraduate and graduate degrees, the first in my immediate family to do so.
High School: Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, TN class of 1986
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
1986 State Long Jump Champion; Indian Tribune reporter
Best Memories:
Winning the 1986 state long jump title on my last jump
Experience
I currently work with Culturally Coded Content as Author, Screenwriter, Educator
I have 25 years of experience working in the Community, Social Services, and Nonprofit industry.
Activity
Undermining President Obama Undermining President Obama
I hate that more American soldiers (30,000) are being sent to Afghanistan, but it feels good knowing their time there is coming to an end. My hope, however, is President Obama puts a clamp on his gene ...more
Posted by J. A. Faulkerson on December 2nd, 2009 • 3,592 Views
President Obama & The Unwinnable Wars President Obama & The Unwinnable Wars
Do you think President Obama has the courage to bring an end to these unwinnable wars before the end of his first term? I hope so. Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW www.prosperitypointe.org ...more
Posted by J. A. Faulkerson on November 19th, 2009 • 4,277 Views
BECOME AN ACTIVE PARENT BECOME AN ACTIVE PARENT
Is you child finding a purpose? Let's work together to get him/her there. www.pedalnetwork.ning.com Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW Certified Parent Educator ...more
Posted by J. A. Faulkerson on November 13th, 2009 • 3,628 Views
Why haven't you Why haven't you "PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE...PEDAL?
I established the "Put your foot on the...PEDAL" social network to give parents a forum to discuss the joys and frustrations of parenting and prospering. At times, winning a child's cooperation can be ...more
Posted by J. A. Faulkerson on November 11th, 2009 • 3,970 Views
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hello my friend my name is Amanda, in my search for friend, i came across your profile and after going through it, i then made up my mind to contact you as my friend, hope you don't mind,if you are interesting in knowing more about me, i want you to write back to me through my email address. amanda_n14144@yahoo.com so that i can give you my picture, for you to know whom i am, a single girl, I'm waiting to see your lovely reply soonest, GOD bless you,have a nice day. yours Amanda.
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Hello it is my pleasure to communicate with you if you will have interest in me to know each other for relationship and will be glad if you write to me via email so that i can send you my picture( angelsunny42@yahoo.co.uk ) thanks from Angel, angelsunny42 at yahoo.co.uk
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Tagged by Gary Johnson on 07/20/2009  
Hey Jeff, I am a Shaw Alumni graduate of '92. I see that you are going to be at Shaw' Homecoming Football game. I will be there too. I look forward to seeing you there. Have a good week. Peace. Travis
Tagged by Travis J.Winters on 10/13/2008  
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