Ty Gray-EL is the author of "Breath Of My Ancestors: Recollections From The Conscience Of An African In American."  He is the founder of "Stress Away...Write Away: Creative Expression Experience" and Chief Communications Officer of Empowerment Center, Inc.

Ty is also known as the Ambassador of Poetry.  The Power of the Spoken Word is evident each time this Inspirational Story Teller opens his mouth.  He captures your imagination by weaving poetry, historical events and present-day facts into a bright celestial cloth that lifts the air, enlivens your spirit and your soul.

Ty has appeared on The Michael Baisden Show, The Russ Parr Morning Show, BET News, Mark Thompson's Sirius Radio Show.  He is formerly the Volunteer Services Coordinator for the Alliance of Concerned Men, and former Roving Leader with the DC Department of Parks & Recreation.  He co-founded R.E.A.C.H., a non-profit organization supporting youth and ex-offenders.  He is formerly the Crime Prevention Coordinator for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington.

• "Spiritual Success through Stress Away...Write Away"
• "Senior Success Through Stress Away...Write Away"
• "Parental Success Through Stress Away...Write Away"
• "Teen Success Through Stress Away...Write Away"
• "Athletic Success Through Stress Away...Write Away"
• "The Cream Shall Rise: Know Thyself"
• "How To Diminish Negative Stress In Seven Seconds Or Less"
• "Your Miracle Hand: The Power Of Cheerful Giving"
• "Seven Sacred Tools For Building Strong Character"
• "Ancestors Remembered Lecture Series"

• NEW!  "Ancestors Remembered: Diamonds From Coal Collection" - The Ambassador of Poetry, Ty Gray-EL recalls voices from our ancestors. CD includes 9 tracks with an accompanying study/reflection guide.  This is an interactive learning journal and CD.  It it both instructional and inspirational.
  

• "The 7th Sign" - CD Compilation of time-honored values and traditions that speak to the indomitable spirit of a people who literally stand on the shoulders of those who came before them.

• "Breath Of My Ancestors: Recollections From The Conscience Of An African In America" - This book of essay observations, poetry and originally written slave narratives will change the way you feel about yourself.  It has the capacity to help all (black and white) who read it understand more about their glorious history and magnificent contributions to this country and to the world at large.

• "Breath of My Ancestors" Hurricane Poster (16" x 20") - Beautifully illustrated and well designed poster that will inspire you and all those who read the words of the moving poem by Ty Gray-EL.

• "A Black Woman's Smile" Poster (16" x 20") - A beautifully inspiring poem dedicated to Black Women everywhere...