Glen Mourning
Glen Leroy Mourning (born March 26, 1987) is a former division 1A football scholarship football player for the University or Connecticut. Standing at 6”1 220 pounds, Glen was recruited to play defensive back for the Huskies. He is now an African American author widely known for his book series “Crunchy Life”. He has inspired children and adults all over America. He was born in Danbury, Connecticut and currently lives in Virginia. As of 2023 Glen is completing a second masters degree through the University of Virginia’s School of Education. [3]
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| Born | Glen Leroy Mourning March 26, 1987 [1] Danbury, Connecticut, U.S. [2] |
| Known for | Author |
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Personal life change
Mourning was born on March 26, 1987 in Danbury, Connecticut he went to Danbury High School. He is the first in his family to graduate from high school as well as the first to finish college and complete a masters degree. He currently lives in Virginia.
Football career change
He gained a scholarship to the University of Connecticut.[4] He also went to the University of Bridgeport. He suffered ongoing injuries during his career at UCONN and was unable to contribute to the team. He then became an educator, author and motivational speaker.
Author career and nonprofit organization change
His first Crunchy Life book was written in 2018 named Crunchy Life: Recess Detention followed by many other´s. He then started a nonprofit organization named Generation Forward Inc. located in Washington, D.C where he supports minority youth and families in need throughout the country. He now travels around America inspiring children with his books and speeches.[1]