Art has first-hand knowledge of
youth gang violence. He became exposed to the criminal elements
of the streets at the early age of 13. By age 15, he was involved with
neighborhood cliques, which later became recognized as “gangs”. When Arthur
(street name “Art”) was 19 he met a drug dealer who took him under his wing and
gave him power to terrify anyone who was against their family (gang), which was
called “I Refuse Posse”. From the years of 1988-1992, I Refuse Posse reigned
terror on the streets of Atlanta. Art was a major contributor to much of the
gang violence that took place in Atlanta. In 1993, his criminal activity
finally sent him to prison for 11 years and 6 months.
Art is now an Life Skills Coach/Author
and has started his own companies - Art Powell Life Coach, LLC, EGRESS
Consultants & Services, LLC, and EGRESS Media & Publishings, LLC. Art wants to offer our youth a path out of the lifestyle of
gangs and criminal activities and also educate adults through his autobiography
Traumatic Memoirs – Gangsta: To Be or
Not To Be (Book 1)
Arthur Powell’s Traumatic Memoirs
– Gangsta: To Be or Not To Be (Book 1)
is a compelling story how one young
man full of life, love, and promise can turn into a cold-hearted person, trying
to find love in the world of gangs. Gangsta: To Be or Not To Be gives a
real-life account of how many of our young people feel when abandoned by family
and friends. Art has given the world a gift by retelling his story as you look
into the mind of a young gangster. Art Powell, will opening societies eyes to
the world of gangbanging.
Art Powell’s expertise has been
sought after by national networks like the History Channel’s “Gangland”, HLN
Network “America Behind Bars”, CNN’s “Newsroom, and Destination
America’s “Prison Ink” He’s also been
featured on FGTV’s “Writer’s in Focus” hosted by James Taylor and Channel 30’s
“In Contact” hosted by Angela Robinson. He is featured, as a “Gang Expert” in
Dominic Stokes “If Streets Could Talk” documentary.
