Knowledge B (Abdul-Hakim Works), widely known as CEO Hood Square, is a justice-impacted author, blogger, entrepreneur, mentor, and aspiring motivational speaker. He is the visionary founder and CEO of Hood Square, as well as the creator of the blog A Real Hood Squareβs Perspective.
From Adversity to Achievement
Incarcerated since age 16 in the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry, Knowledge B refused to let confinement define him. Guided by faith and fueled by an unbreakable commitment to growth, he transformed his journey into a platform that proves resilience and self-belief can break any barrier.
Academic & Personal Growth
His academic achievements include:
- GED
- Certificates from Central Arizona College
- Associate in Applied Science β General Business (Highest Distinction) from Rio Salado College
- Certificate in Leadership and Management from Southern Utah University
- Competent Communicator Certification from Toastmasters International
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at Ashland University
Published Works
Knowledge B is the author of the Hood Square SeriesβTha Khronicles, Tha System, and Tha Lady Fierce Sagaβand the memoir CEO Hood Square: My Prison Memoir. He also created and co-authored the anthology A Real Hood Squareβs Perspective: Stories From Da Pen, featuring incarcerated voices across the U.S.
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