Louie T. McClain II is the Founder and CEO of Melanin Origins: a children’s book company that writes about the intriguing lives of African American leaders, pioneers, and innovators.  Louie is intrigued by the resilience and tenacity of African American leaders who stand for truth, justice, and overcoming any obstacles placed in their way.  Thus, he decided to create Melanin Origins to share messages of lesser-known African American pioneers to the children of the world and empower them to aspire for excellence and chase their dreams regardless of any complications they may face. 

Mr. McClain has authored six (6) book titles including Brick by Brick: a Snippet of The Life of Booker T. Washington for children and his autobiography, Up From The Trap, for emerging leaders. His latest, Abraham’s Great Love, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.