Rev. Rashad Raymond Moore, PhD is a pastor, philosopher, and preacher dedicated to unveiling and repositioning the role of tradition and ritual in historically Black institutions through prophetic disruption. With the soul of the African American people as a connecting point in each of his vocations, Dr. Moore focuses his imaginative insight in the educational and ministry setting to create a lasting impact. In his dissertation titled, My Soul’s Been Anchored: Tradition and Disruptive Imagining in Historically Black Education, Dr. Moore delves further into the transformative power of tradition and ritual in dismantling the chains of anti-blackness within educational systems, sparking imaginations and inspiring hope for a brighter future.