Clarence Smith, Jr. is a writer who draws inspiration from the lives of Gordon Parks, Hemingway, Langston Hughes, Shackleton, Marshall "Major" Taylor, Muham­mad Ali, Ezra Jack Keats, and many others. His essays, interviews and editorials have been published both in print and online periodicals. Currently, Clarence writes a culture column for Executive Edits magazine—served fresh, frequently. He is also a contributing writer for Freeman Transport. A first year father, Clarence lives in New England with his wife and son. "My Voice. Our Story. Mari­nate."