Laurence T. Inkatha, is the Founder & CEO of The Inkatha Youth Foundation for the Arts. He is also the creator of The I-AM Youth Program. This program and Foundation is the product of over 30 years of dedication to the principals of Artistic Freedom and True Higher Education. Born and raised in Detroit Laurence became disenchanted with his public education and as a teen started working to make education relevant to his times and peers. Laurence is also considered one of the best male vocalist and entertainers in Las Vegas. Mostly working the Corporate /High-Roller parties. Having been schooled in the real Motown experience (a childhood friend/rival to Stevie Wonder), he also became dissatisfied with the abuse of the artists and wanted a better way to express and control his artistic talents. Laurence is also the proud Father of five children. Two grown daughters and three teenagers that live with him. He is a very proud single Father. Working from first hand Street Knowledge; (he carries a PhD. In Streetology, from Hard Knocks University). This exciting, multi-talented Artist, Author, Entertainer, Leader and Entrepreneur has been prepared by God to do this great work that is being presented as The I-AM Youth Program