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Akil Marshall

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Akil Marshall
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Akil Marshall is an American author, speaker, and educational consultant in Cleveland, Ohio.[1][better source needed]

He is CEO of the Akil Marshall Organization (TAMO), founder of Dance Afrika Dance (DAD) and has been teaching young people since 1992.[2] The goal of TAMO is to teach young people skills for success in their careers.[3]

Marshall is the author of five books. His most recently published book is Winning In America: The High 5 Model for American Education. He played professional football[1] and was the first strength and fitness coach for the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was also the first African-American male to host an exercise and fitness television show in the United States.[1]

In 2006 he was awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award, Cleveland.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d About Our Presenters - Akil Marshall, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 2008 [1] (Wayback Machine archived copy)
  2. ^ City Club Youth Forum Hosts 'Winning In America' Coach, Call and Post, FRIDAY, 18 JANUARY 2013 [2] Archived 2013-04-11 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Akil Marshall Fox 8 Interview, World News, 06 December 2008