brother jeff bio

A native of Northeast Denver, Jeff S. Fard, better known as Brother Jeff, is a writer, historian, cultural and community activist, and social entrepreneur. He frequents the national lecture circuit speaking to youth, students, social organizations, and professionals about issues including cultural identity and history, diversity, self-empowerment, community building, economic development, health disparities, and the uniting power of art. A seasoned and deeply committed grassroots organizer, Brother Jeff has been a key coordinator for a wide array of national events and movements that seek to uplift and heal, including the national Stop the Killing Tour, the Million Man March, and is currently working with former Mayor Wellington E. Webb and a broad coalition of organizations to rebuild the Annual Juneteenth Celebration.