President
Chris Broussard
The K.I.N.G. Movement
Chris is an internationally-known sports analyst, commentator and broadcaster for the FS1 television network and FOX Sports Radio. He is a co-host for the daily television show “First Things First’’ and can also be seen regularly on “The Herd with Colin Cowherd.’’ Chris also co-hosts the nationally syndicated FOX Sports Radio show “The Odd Couple’’ on weeknights.
Before joining FOX Sports in the Fall of 2016, Chris worked for 12 years as an NBA analyst and reporter at ESPN, ESPN The Magazine, and ESPN.com. In that role, he shared the screen with some of the NBA’s legendary figures, including Magic Johnson, with whom he co-starred on the “KIA NBA Countdown Show.” Chris’ achievements led to his being named one of the 100 Black History Makers of 2012 by Thegrio.com, the African-American news arm of NBC. He wrote for The New York Times from 1998-2004, The Akron Beacon-Journal from 1994-1998, and The Cleveland Plain Dealer from 1990-1994. Chris graduated from Oberlin College with a Bachelor’s Degree in English in 1990.
Chris has been a spokesperson for former NBA star Allan Houston’s “Father Knows Best” program and a National Chair for the “Ties Never Broken’’ campaign sponsored by Fathers Incorporated. A Board member for Athletes in Action, Chris is a frequent speaker at colleges, high schools, charitable fundraisers, youth-related events, and churches, having addressed congregations as varied as Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, Charismatic, Catholic and Congregational. He has taught seminars on the Biblical heritage of African people and was featured prominently in the groundbreaking documentary "Unspoken,'' which reveals ancient Africa's substantial Christian history. Chris also co-authored and co-hosted "Share The Dream,'' a book and video project that promotes racial justice and unity through the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Chris has twin daughters and lives with his wife of nearly 30 years in New Jersey.
Executive Director
Joseph Bryant
Rev. Dr. Joseph Bryant, Jr. has been the visionary leader of the Calvary Hill Community Church of San Francisco since 1996. Called to the pastorate at age of 26, Pastor Bryant transformed an aging, traditional congregation into a thriving, multi-generational, Kingdom and Community Service entity, having an incredible influence and impact on the lives of thousands with multiple platforms, partnerships and services. Dr. Bryant also serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Calvary Hill Social Services, which facilitates partnerships and community programs in technology, education, job training, senior support and family resources, providing Total Life Services for Total Life Success. In 2016, Dr. Bryant was featured in USA Today as a pioneer in leading churches in the development of Faith and Technology Programs through collaborations with multiple Silicon Valley Companies.
Dr. Bryant is the National Sports Director for Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, organizing events and engagements with current and retired athletes, local sports programs, as well as being a liaison to the NCAA, NFL, NBA, NCAA and Major League Baseball. He is also Co-Director of the PUSHTECH 2020 Silicon Valley Diversity Project, assisting in the development of strategic partnerships and pipelines to bridge the digital divide and maximize access to opportunities for underrepresented communities including minority groups, seniors and students. Dr. Bryant has also served as a life coach, advisor and spiritual mentor to professional athletes and their families since 1999. Known to many in the athletic world as “The Players Pastor”, he specializes in providing confidential Life Management services including post-career and retirement transition planning, business development, community engagement and assistance in creating what he calls a GAME PLAN for Success.
Dr. Bryant is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) in Sociology, holds a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Patten Christian College, a Masters of Theological Studies (M.T.S) from Golden Gate Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree (D. Min) from St. Thomas Christian University. He is the author of two books; It’s Work, But It’s Worth It, a marriage study guide, and Family Matters: Encouraging Healthy People and Happy Families.
Dr. Bryant values above all else his wonderful family: his wife, Kelly and their two children, Josiah Christopher and Joi Christina. They are the joy of his heart and share a wonderful life in the San Francisco Bay Area.
National Director Of Development
Donal Cogdell, Jr.
Donal Cogdell Jr., also known as “Reflect,” is a passionate educator, hip-hop artist, motivational speaker, and social justice advocate. He holds a B.A. in Business Management from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and a master’s degree in Biblical Literature from Alliance Theological Seminary. Donal has long been driven to make a difference in his community, the church, and America as a whole. In pursuit of this goal, he has worn a great many hats. He worked for 10 years in the nonprofit sector, where he led city and federally-funded youth programs. As a Director, he organized three successful start-ups, one of which received national recognition from the Department of Labor. Donal serves as the Director of Justice at Hope Astoria Church in Queens, NY. He has been the President of the New York City chapter of K.I.N.G. since 2014, building it from scratch into one of the strongest chapters in the Movement. Beyond all of that, Donal, or “Reflect,’’ is a powerful and insightful emcee, adroitly dropping rhymes that address our nation’s most pressing social issues from a Biblical perspective. He has released three albums, one of which is called “The Translation’’ and features The K.I.N.G. Anthem (“I Am K.I.N.G.").
Donal aims to be a pioneering Christian leader and in the spirit of community reform and revitalization, he hopes to one day open a school focused on empowering African Americans to fulfill their potential and make a difference in the world. In his free time, Donal enjoys writing, jazz debating sports, and playing basketball.
