The Miracle on Corcoran Street: The Memoir of a Man Whose Life Was Guided by Nuns, Prostitutes, and Other Surrogate Mothers
Published: March 1, 2024
A young black boy is abandoned by his mother and is initially raised by a caring woman (who is not related), and two groups of Black women – Catholic nuns and prostitutes in Washington, DC. Without their joint efforts, he projects that his life could have been plagued by negative outcomes. His life also takes a drastic turn as he experiences a new living arrangement following adoption. He evolves from being a gang member to ultimately becoming a university president, and he pays homage to the women in his life who nurtured his successful journey. His story captures the landscape of Black and White cultures as he struggles to find meaning throughout his life.
Dr. James A. Anderson
Registry Member since 2019
James A. Anderson is the former Chancellor and Professor of Psychology at Fayetteville State University (2008-2019). He has previously served at
SUNY Albany, Texas ASM University, North Carolina State University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Xavier University of New Orleans. He is the author of Driving Change Through Diversity and Globalization: Transformative Leadership in the Academy,” and editor of *The Unfinished Agenda of Brown V. Board of Education.”
In addition to numerous book chapters and journal articles, he has served as a consultant for the accrediting body, SACSCOC. Anderson holds an undergraduate degree from Villanova University and a Ph.D. in psychology from Cornell University. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., he served on the Board of Trustees at Villanova University for two 5-year terms. He continues to serve on the Board of Directors for CASL (Center for the Advancement of STEM Leadership), the North Carolina History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation, and Reconstruction, and the Board of Trustees for St. John’s College Prep High School, as well as the community organization of 100 Black Men. He is also a member of Sigma Pi Phi, the oldest professional fraternity for Black men.
The Miracle on Corcoran Street: The Memoir of a Man Whose Life Was Guided by Nuns, Prostitutes, and Other Surrogate Mothers
Published: March 1, 2024
A young black boy is abandoned by his mother and is initially raised by a caring woman (who is not related), and two groups of Black women – Catholic nuns and prostitutes in Washington, DC. Without their joint efforts, he projects that his life could have been plagued by negative outcomes. His life also takes a drastic turn as he experiences a new living arrangement following adoption. He evolves from being a gang member to ultimately becoming a university president, and he pays homage to the women in his life who nurtured his successful journey. His story captures the landscape of Black and White cultures as he struggles to find meaning throughout his life.
Dr. James A. Anderson
Registry Member since 2019
James A. Anderson is the former Chancellor and Professor of Psychology at Fayetteville State University (2008-2019). He has previously served at
SUNY Albany, Texas ASM University, North Carolina State University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Xavier University of New Orleans. He is the author of Driving Change Through Diversity and Globalization: Transformative Leadership in the Academy,” and editor of *The Unfinished Agenda of Brown V. Board of Education.”
In addition to numerous book chapters and journal articles, he has served as a consultant for the accrediting body, SACSCOC. Anderson holds an undergraduate degree from Villanova University and a Ph.D. in psychology from Cornell University. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., he served on the Board of Trustees at Villanova University for two 5-year terms. He continues to serve on the Board of Directors for CASL (Center for the Advancement of STEM Leadership), the North Carolina History Center on the Civil War, Emancipation, and Reconstruction, and the Board of Trustees for St. John’s College Prep High School, as well as the community organization of 100 Black Men. He is also a member of Sigma Pi Phi, the oldest professional fraternity for Black men.
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