Patrice Ferguson:  

I finally figured out that I am a writer/editor. I went to college with the intention of becoming a biomedical researcher for the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, GA after obtaining a MD/PhD from Emory University. Fortunately, I worked in a minority biomedical research program doing research on genetically alter mice with regard to the immune system. I discovered being in a basement with rows of cages full of mice for hours on end is not my cup of tea. More importantly, I was able to change my major to Pan African Studies with an emphasis in Social and Behavioral Science with a minor in biology. I worked on several journals and literary reviews where I discovered my niche in life. I have been published numerous times for poetry, essays, and research papers. I started an organization in college called Hip Hop Think Tank, which is focused on bridging academia and Hip Hop. I have studied the social phenom Hip Hop in conjunction with social order, which lead to speaking at numerous programs, presenting at conferences, and being a guest speaker in the class, ...Expand for more