Bam’s story is one that was unique from the very beginning, born in California in a family with 7 kids, his precociousness was recognized and encouraged from a young age. Entered in city-wide oratorical contests and educational opportunities afforded to a few through the GATE program. Most of his childhood was spent traveling back and forth between his father in California and his mother in Oklahoma. These trips alone on Greyhound buses at the age of 12 formed a wanderlust and thirst for change that is rare. This has extended to an adulthood that has seen Bam develop creative mediums painting, writing and especially speaking. The most recent journey included founding a not-for-profit, Forgive.Us. His heart is to build a bridge on which racial-division in America can heal. An organization dedicated to encouraging artists to speak out about injustice. In 2020. it’s founding was followed by a 20,000 mile RV Trip around the country to host events. Bam is now embarking on his next mission, to motivate and inspire businesses into resilience and innovation. His work has been featured in Interfaith America, WBBM Chicago, RV Today, Rootless and Rova. He currently resides in Oak Park, IL with his wife and 5 children.