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About Romal Tune

Romal is the embodiment of living beyond the label. After overcoming the setbacks of his upbringing and the destructive choices of his youth, he is now sought out as a communicator, community strategist, and education consultant. His platform, one of the most potent and rich stories of hope you’ll ever hear, is one of redemption. If it is true that a story must be lived before it is told, Romal’s story of redemption is as genuine as it is moving. With every opportunity he has to impact decision-makers or crowds of people around the world, Romal is a cultivator of hope and dignity, moving individuals from setbacks to success, something he knows full well.

Since growing up in the trauma of poverty, violence, and the inner-city landscapes void of opportunity, he has triumphed to the heights of a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Howard University and Duke University School of Divinity, an ordained minister, and the author of an award-winning book (God’s Graffiti: Inspiring Stories for Teens). What is different about Romal Tune is that when he takes the stage or sits down at the conference table, it’s as if he’s speaking only to you. With his own unique style that has won over international audiences, Romal leaves an impression on rooms full of people that are moved to action, compassion, and systemic change. By sharing his own powerful story and teaching strategies to move past pain and regret, Romal delivers a message of redemption with every opportunity to share.

Romal not only asks the important question of "why" about education, poverty, community engagement, and more; he also answers the "how" question, empowering others to create solutions and responses. Whether it is speaking with officials at an embassy, preaching from a pulpit amidst thousands, or motivating a conference filled with inner-city high school teachers, Romal shows by example that your tomorrow doesn’t have to look like your today. 

Romal’s life, the tangible evidence of his message, proves that redemption is still possible, for the least fortunate around the world, or those right on your city block.

Most recently Romal met with community leaders, educators, and political dignitaries in South Africa addressing strategies to help students in poverty attend college. He is currently scheduled to meet with leaders in Brazil to build new partnerships for youth violence prevention and making sure poor children have a pathway to higher education.

Check out Romal's website for more information!