Growing up in St. Petersburg, Florida, Okoye Morgan Jr. had a challenging school experience due to his high energy and processing issues. With support from his parents and a clinical psychologist, he moved into a gifted program, learning to advocate for himself. This advocacy extended to fighting injustices against others, especially those with disabilities.
Despite a lack of Black role models in professional fields, Morgan was determined to inspire change. Now the founder and general counsel of The Black Law Company in Tampa, he aims to encourage Black youth to pursue careers in law. His children’s book, “The Boy Who Went to Law School,” portrays a young Black boy aspiring to be a superhero lawyer, addressing the representation gap in media.
Morgan’s journey included a switch from a medical career to law, inspired by a mentor and his own strengths in reading and writing. He faced personal challenges, including a leg injury during law school, which deepened his empathy for people with disabilities.
His book has gained significant attention, being promoted by Amazon and covered by local media. He continues to advocate for more Black attorneys to effect systemic change and regularly speaks at events like Usher’s New Look nonprofit, inspiring the next generation.
Morgan’s story underscores the importance of representation and resilience in overcoming obstacles to achieve one’s goals. For more details, read the full article
