Cedrick Brown was born and raised in the city of Compton, California which some have labeled the “gang capitol of the World” and where he began to excel in the game of football. Football became a way out, landing him at Washington State University (1982-86) where he again continued to stand out as a four-year letterman and three-year starter at defensive back while majoring in Hotel & Restaurant Management. He then signed as a free-agent with the Philadelphia Eagles under the legendary “Buddy” Ryan (1986-1988). Cedrick has also spent fifteen years in sales and executive sales management with Alcoa Home Exteriors; he is a sought after public speaker for churches, family and outreach events, men’s groups, youth groups, public schools, and more; He is the author of “Influencing Your World”; “The Racial and Cultural Divide – Are We Still Prejudiced?”; “My Daily Business”; “Act Like A Man – Woman Can You Help Me?; and “He Loves Me”. He is the Founding Pastor of Commitment Community Church.