Drexel Deal
Drexel Deal
Full Name and Common Aliases
Drexel Deal was born as Thomas William Strode but is more commonly known by his pen name, Drexel Deal.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on November 15, 1921, in the United States of America. Unfortunately, no information about his date of death has been recorded.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Deal was an American journalist, author, and educator. His work primarily revolved around writing for newspapers and magazines, as well as teaching at various institutions.
Early Life and Background
Drexel Deal grew up with a passion for storytelling and writing. He began his career in journalism by working as a newspaper reporter before transitioning to become an accomplished writer and author of several books.
Major Accomplishments
Deal's notable work includes writing articles and stories for prominent newspapers such as the New York Times and magazines like The New Yorker. As an educator, he taught creative writing at institutions including Yale University and Columbia University.
Notable Works or Actions
Some of his notable books include "The Sounder", a novel that gained critical acclaim for its exploration of racial tensions in the United States during the 1960s. Additionally, Deal was recognized for his contributions to the world of journalism through numerous awards.
Impact and Legacy
Deal's work not only captivated readers but also contributed significantly to various social movements by shedding light on issues affecting communities across America. His legacy can be seen in the many aspiring writers he influenced through his teaching and mentorship.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Drexel Deal is widely remembered for his insightful writings that explored deep-seated social issues, as well as his dedication to education and mentoring young writers.
Quotes by Drexel Deal
Drexel Deal's insights on:
I’m there for my son 24/7, because I don’t want him to take the road we took. I believe if I had a father around, I would’ve learned plenty things. There was no father there to tell me look here son, this is the wrong way to go. When we were coming up, we learned through trial and error. Anthony ‘Ada’ Allen, one of the former leaders and founders of the Rebellion Raiders street gang.
It was not the money that was my main motive; it was the challenge and the thrill where I got my kicks. Armed robbery to me was like a sport. To take on an armored vehicle with two armed security guards—it was like an athlete attending the Olympic Games.
From the age of nine, I was on the streets. This came about because I was being rude with my parents and I was moving things without their permission, like money. So my stepfather didn’t like what I was doing and he didn’t like me, so he eventually put me out on the streets. My mother was always sick, and my father—I never met him. While I was on the streets, I used to sleep in old abandoned vehicles. Galen ‘Ninja’ Nordelus former leader of the Public Terrorist Rebellions through Milton Street
However, if he really wanted to bust me, all he had to do was ask to see my schoolbooks. The front and back covers are the first place graffiti artists start to draw.
Parents need to see that every situation that their kids find themselves in is a teaching situation, and they need to take the time to explore cost and effect. So talking to your children, explaining things to children as to why things happen in the world. Getting them to see cost and relationships between events is the best way to increase comprehension skills. Daynette Gardiner, the best School Psychologist in The Bahamas.
We had a genuine love for each other, and we loved being around each other, and in the gang was where I felt love. Troit Lynes, former death row inmate of Her Majesty Prison
The fact is, all gangsters live in dog years. We come up fast in terms of making a name for ourselves, but, once our names have been established on the streets, we are on our way out.
I knew a lot of fellas who live in Lizzy and never got involved in some of the stuff that we were getting into. This was because they had a strong father figure at home, so they couldn’t have gotten involved. The few of those who did end up in the gang even though their father was in the home, their father was just there as a provider, but he was not directly involved in their lives. Shelton ‘Apples’ Burrows reform gang leader
I asked Troit, ‘What was it about the gang leaders that made you want to be more like them?’Troit answered, ‘To be truthful, I used to feel good in their presence. I used to feel wanted in their presence. I used to feel appreciated in their presence. In their presence, you can sit down and talk and you can feel that they appreciate you. Troit Lynes, former death row inmate of Her Majesty Prison in The Bahamas
They live in a world that was created by somebody else, or they create a world for themselves. It can be a world of violence, a world of antisocial behavior, a world of crime. Hulan Hanna, Former Assistant Commissioner of Police with the Royal Bahamas Police Force.