our founders

Theo Broughton
To Be Added

Reggie Crawford
To Be added
our advisors
Al Martin
To Be Added
Professor Michael Griggs
Professor in the African-American Studies department
at Wayne County Community College
Professor MICHAEL GRIGGS is an Instructor at Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD), a Real Estate Developer and Entrepreneur. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Michael completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Detroit Mercy.
Michael has lectured at several colleges and universities in Michigan over the years. He has studied abroad in Egypt, learning the major achievements and history of ancient Africa.
our story
Hood Research was created and established in 1992 by Theo Broughton and Reggie Crawford. This is a dynamic think tank organization that envisions an enriched society where people are empowered and free of any burden that limits individual development and success.
This organization is continuously engaging in community education, collaboration and strategic planning to build a firm foundation of empowerment for an enhanced quality of life in all communities.
Directory - Staff and Volunteers
- Broughton, Michelle - volunteer
- Broughton, Theo - co founder, cohost of Feedback
- Cummings, Mark - volunteer, cohost of Feedback
- Hines, Keith - volunteer
- Magee, Vera - volunteer & lifetime member
- Mpenda, Thabiti - volunteer, cohost of Feedback
- Teutsch, Henry - director & lifetime member
- Woolfork, Gladys - volunteer & lifetime member