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DR. KENNETH GHEE 
Thank you for Visiting.
Here is my Bio-Sketch.
Dr. Kenneth L. Ghee was born in Harlem, New York in 1956 and raised in Trenton, New
Jersey. In 1974 he earned an academic scholarship to Boston University and in 1978 his B.A.
degree in Psychology. He went on to earn the Masters degree in Social Psychology at the
University of Houston and at the age of 27 he completed his Ph.D. in Health & Social
Psychology, also at the University of Houston in 1983.
Dr. Ghee joined the faculty at the University of Cincinnati, College of Arts & Sciences, in 1985
as a Health and Social Psychologist with joint appointments in the Departments of Psychology
and Internal Medicine. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Dept. of Psychology. His
research interests include: psycho-social analysis of cultural mythology; and developing effective
methods for enhancing cultural identity and academic achievement in young African
Americans.
In 1985, Dr. Ghee founded the RAAMUS (Responsible African-American Men United in Spirit)
Network to promote cultural identity development and academic achievement nationwide. His
journal publications include "The History, Ideology, and Behavior of Positive Black Men:
Yesterday and Today"; and "Enhancing Educational Achievement through Cultural Awareness in
Young Black Males". His book chapters include; "Edu-culture: An Innovative Strategy for
Promoting Identity and Scholarship in Young African American males"; and "The RAAMUS
Academy: Evaluation of an Edu-Cultural Intervention for young African American males".
In 1990 through 1993, Dr. Ghee directed the RAAMUS Academy youth program for ages 9 -
14. The RAAMUS Academy was an after-school cultural awareness and academic achievement
program. He has consulted to "youth empowerment" and "Rites of Passage" programs in
numerous cities nationwide. Dr. Ghee received the 1991 Award of Excellence from UC Ethnic
Programs for his dedication and service to youth education. He also received the "Emphasis on
Diversity Award" and the "Outstanding Faculty Award" from UC Student Organizations. In
1992, Dr. Ghee was awarded the Prestigious All University George Barbour Award for his
outstanding teaching and student relations at the University of Cincinnati.
Dr. Ghee is recognized as a dynamic lecturer and arguably one of the most popular professors at
UC. He teaches over 1000 students each year in large Introductory Psychology classes
averaging 240 students each, as well as upperclass small group undergraduate and graduate
seminars with about 25 students each. These students are in addition to the hundreds more he
reaches and teaches through his community action work. In 1999 he was featured in the UC
Admissions brochure, in an article entitled "Your Favorite Professor". In 2001 he received the
"Just Community Award" for his dedication and work promoting diversity and racial equality at
the University of Cincinnati. 
In addition to his academic work, Dr. Ghee is also a Motivational Speaker, Drum Poet and
Rapologist. Over the past 10 years, Dr. Ghee has used his creative talents to compliment his
academic work in order to more effectively reach and teach a wide range of students ranging from
elementary school to college and beyond. In the community Dr. Ghee's motivational speeches
include dynamic drum poetry and rapology about the importance of cultural identity and
academic achievement. Dr. Ghee's favorite statement to adults and youth everywhere is"Develop your Mind, Like a Weapon Divine!"
In 1996, Dr. Ghee developed and produced the two time award winning "Fantastic
Adventures of Amen Ra" still-life cartoon series which airs periodically on local access cable
television in Cincinnati. Amen Ra is a mythological African American super hero that fights
racism and ignorance. This innovative program is just one of many of Dr. Ghee's creative
methods for reaching and teaching youth to excel culturally and academically. The cartoon has
won television awards from the Cincinnati Blue Chip 1998 Cable Television Access Awards and
the 1997 Hometown Video Festival Awards.
To GO to the RAAMUS UNIVERSE Home Page,[ Press Here ]
To Go to the RAAMUS Cartoon Universe, [ Press Here ]
For more information about Dr. Ghee or RAAMUS call: 513-556-5553 or write: Dr. Ken
Ghee, University of Cincinnati, (ML 376) Cincinnati, Ohio, 45221: E-Mail <Ken.Ghee@UC.edu>
To Go to the RAAMUS Membership Information Page, [ Press Here ]
To Order RAAMUS Merchandise - [ Press Here ]
To Go to the ISIS - D Drum & Dance Troupe - [ Press Here ]
For an Abbreviated list of Dr. G's past CONCERTS & Presentations [ Press Here ]
Recommended Reading List for Cultural Identity Development [ Press Here ]