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Ameer Baraka, also known as Millie, is an actor who has appeared in TV shows like American Horror Story and The New Guy. He is also a producer and a mentor who works with at-risk youth in New Orleans.
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Aug 29, 2022 · As a young resident of the Kelly Housing Projects in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ameer Baraka was raised by a grandmother who emphasized the importance of education. Unlike his quick-learning sibling...
Oct 10, 2022 · In a keynote at Learning Ally’s 2022 Spotlight on Dyslexia, Ameer Baraka, Emmy-nominated actor, author, and dyslexia advocate, gave attendees a dose of reality about living with this learning disability, and how it disproportionately affects children in schools and adults in prisons.
May 10, 2016 · -- "American Horror Story" actor Ameer Baraka’s own mother called him “dumb and stupid.” His teachers humiliated him. And his dyslexia, which made it difficult for him to read, turned the young man into a "street thug" and a killer. Now an accomplished actor, Baraka was only a few words away from a life in prison, all because he couldn’t read.
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Oct 11, 2022 · Ameer Baraka, Emmy Nominated Actor and dyslexia advocate, has launched his newest book, "UNDIAGNOSED: The Ugly Side of Dyslexia", which details his struggles with illiteracy and dyslexia in schools and prison. The book promotes early detection and support for dyslexic children and adults, and highlights his activism for dyslexia awareness and education.
Apr 13, 2020 · 2019 Emmy Nominee, Ameer Baraka Discusses His Journey To Success With Dyslexia. April 13, 2020 admin Books, Celebrity, education, Resources Comments Off. By Taroue Brooks. When did you realize that you had dyslexia? After being sentenced to the state penitentiary. I finally wanted to stand up to my fear of reading.
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Dec 1, 2015 · Growing up in the streets of New Orleans, Ameer Baraka found himself in constant trouble with the law, which eventually led to his incarceration. Through inspiration and determination he has...