B2B Board Members

Vincent Alexandria
Chairman

He is an author, actor, producer, director, composer, lyricist, vocalist, and musician. He holds a Masters degree in literature at Baker University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Rockhurst College. His vision for the Brother 2 Brother Symposium is to enlighten men and women in reading and comprehension to enhance their quality of life. Having nationally published authors show a commitment to their communities and give back to their readers in gratitude of what they have done for them and their careers.

He's received numerous awards for outstanding service as a volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club of America. He is the owner of We Must X-L, Inc., a promotional and theatrical company. He creates events that build self-esteem, reinforces teamwork, and encourages open speech. He has written, produced and directed three musical stage plays, "His Eyes Are On The Sparrow", "The Changing of an Uncle Tom", & "If She Only Knew" and finished his movie script for his first novel, “If Walls Could Talk.”

He is a man with a vision to unify African Americans and epitomizes the role of communicator, not as one who merely entertains his audience, but informs, and inspires it!

http://www.vincentalexandria.com/

Tracy Grant
Co-Chairman

He was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Georgetown University. Tracy also did his graduate work at Georgetown, where he was a tutor and teaching assistant in the English department. While in graduate school, Tracy began work as a freelance writer for several other publications, including Generation Next, YSB and Today’s Black Woman. Tracy’s experience in Washington, DC enables him to write with an authenticity not often seen, which is why readers continue to respond to Hellified, his first novel. Tracy received his Master’s degree cum laude from Georgetown in 1996 and continues to write for Black Issues Book Review, Today’s Black Woman, Black Men and Mosaic literary magazine. He has also written for Vibe and Stress. As a publicist, he represented some of the most well-known artists in the recording industry in 1997. http://www.visaopress.com/.


William Cooper
Secretary

(http://williamfcooper.tripod.com/) He is the author of Six Days In January (Strebor Books 2004). A trailblazing novel that explores the issues and insecurities of black men concerning love, the Bronx resident has received critical reviews in periodicals in England, Canada, and the United States. Affectionately known as "Mr. Romance.", Cooper is a contributing author to several anthologies: Zane's SISTERGIRLS.COM (Strebor Books-August 2003), Twilight Moods - African American Erotica (Flowers In Bloom Publishing -August 2002), and Zane's Caramel Flava (Summer 2006)
His follow-up novel, There's Always A Reason (Spring 2007 - Strebor Books).


Victoria Christopher Murray
Board Member

Victoria always knew she would become an author, even as she was taking quite an unlikely path to that destination. She is a native of Queens, New York. Victoria originally self published Temptation in 1997. In 2000, Walk Worthy Press/Warner Books published Temptation. It remained on the Essence bestsellers list for nine consecutive months and was nominated in 2001 for an NAACP Image Award in Outstanding Literature. JOY, Victoria’s second novel was released in October 2001. JOY has also been an Essence bestseller and won the 2002 Gold Pen Award for Best Inspirational Fiction. Truth Be Told is Victoria’s third novel. http://www.victoriachristophermurray.com/.


Travis Hunter
Board Member

He is an author, songwriter and father. The Hearts of Men was self-published in 2000 by Hunter's own company, Jimrose Publishing House. During the 2000 Book Expo America in Chicago, Hunter was signed by Random House's imprint, Villard Books for the re-release of The Hearts of Men, Married but Still Looking and his current release Trouble Man. Hunter is a native of Florence, S.C. He was also reared in Philadelphia, Pa. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he attended Clark Atlanta University and subsequently enrolled in Georgia State University where he majored in Psychology. Hunter lives in a suburb outside of Atlanta with his son Rashaad. He is the founder of the "Hearts of Men Foundation," through which he mentors underprivileged children. http://www.travishunter.com/.


Victor McGlothin
Board Member

He almost lost an athletic scholarship due to poor reading skills. Ultimately, he overcame that obstacle and later completed a Masters degree in Human Relations & Business. After he developed a love for the written word, Victor left a vice president position with a local bank to pursue a career in literature. He now lives in the Dallas area with his wife and two sons. http://www.victormcglothin.com/.





Steve Perry
Board Member

He is on fire! The social worker, educator, community activist, and author has a written a new book and founded a new high school. "Man Up!" is the book. The Capital Preparatory Magnet School is the school. Both are a culmination of a lifetime of commitment to improving the lives of others. This isn't just another year that Perry is living his dream while Making those of hundred of kids come true, it is bigger than that. After starting a non-profit that sent 100% of kids to college Perry wanted more. After two well received novels, Perry longed for more. This year more is exactly what he will get! "Man Up" is a pointed perspective on what we need to do to improve our community and Capital Prep is a year round school that teaches children how.