Obiora N. Anekwe is a writer, visual artist, bioethicist, and teacher. To date, he has authored and coauthored eighteen books. In addition, Dr. Anekwe has published numerous peer-reviewed and nonpeer-reviewed articles, commentaries, and opinion editorials. He has presented his research in the fields of bioethics and education both nationally and internationally. Dr. Anekwe is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University (B.A., mass media arts with honors), Tuskegee University (M.Ed., counseling and student development with honors), Auburn University (Ed.D., educational leadership with honors), Columbia University in the City of New York (M.S., bioethics with high honors and distinction), Pace University (M.S.T., special education with honors), and the College of Saint Rose/the CITE (Center for Integrated Teacher Education) Program (advanced certificate in school administration). He is a tenured public school special education teacher who resides in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, Rev. Alexis S. Anekwe, and their son, Amari O. Anekwe.