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Born in Bronx, New York, raised in the projects, Souljah is a fighter who came up from the bottom. A graduate of Rutgers University, she earned a degree in American History and African Studies. She also attended the Cornell University Advanced Placement Studies, and studied abroad in Europe at the University of Salamanca.
A global student, Sister Souljah traveled throughout her college years to England, France, Spain, Portugal, Finland, and Russia. Her academic accomplishments were reinforced with first hand experiences as she worked in a medical center in Zimbabwe, and assisted refugee children from Mozambique. Her travels in Africa also included the countries South Africa and Zambia.
As a student activist, Souljah created, financed, and implemented the African Youth Survival Camp, a six week summer sleep away academic/cultural camp for 200 children of homeless families. With a skillful curriculum, this camp ran for over 3 consecutive years.
As a community activist, Souljah organized against racially motivated crimes, police brutality, and the miseducation of urban youth. She produced and promoted several outdoor rallies and concerts, in Harlem NY, which drew nearly 30, 000 youth each time, as well as the participation of top Hip-Hop and R&B celebrities.
In the field of entertainment, Souljah has been on many platforms including radio and television. She was the voice in NY radio that spoke to the hip-hop audience about politics, culture, business, and social organization. This includes being a featured speaker at the Million Woman March, appearances on Phil Donahue, Oprah Winfrey, and Geraldo. As a Hip-Hop artist, Souljah's CD entitled “360 degrees of Power,” sparked international debate over issues of race, culture, sexism, and politics. Additionally, the entire world awaits the release of her first film, The Coldest Winter Ever, executive produced by Souljah Story, Jada Pinkett Smith, and HBO.
Currently, Souljah is a 21st Century multidimensional woman. She is the Executive Director of Daddy's House Social Programs, the charitable wing of Bad Boy Entertainment. She is the author of 2 national best sellers, The Coldest Winter Ever, and No Disrespect. She is the writer of choice for top magazines. She was the inspiration and architect of charitable community givebacks and programs for many celebrities. She has also been happily married for over 10 years and has one child.
Many people attempt to silence Sister Souljah's powerful voice. A young influential woman who has achieved so much yet remains down to earth, can be quite intimidating. Still she has been blessed to reach and touch those who are interested in adding to the good in the world, and not the evil. |
