After dropping out of high school, Eric Thomas spent two years homeless on the streets of Detroit. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Oakwood University and a doctorate in education from Michigan State University. Known as the Hip Hop Preacher, he became a motivational speaker whose energetic talks reached millions online and took him into schools, businesses and professional sports. He also wrote The Secret to Success, a book drawing on his journey from homelessness to higher education.
born 1970 · motivational speaker and author · American · 0 quotes on Great Quotes Online
