ABOUT
Zuogwi (Zo-gi)
Amidst the swirling chaos of earthly affairs, behold Zuogwi Earl Reeves, an Afro-surrealist luminary, blending ancestral wisdom with the kaleidoscopic absurdity of modern life. Born into a lineage as cherished as your grandma's secret recipe for jollof rice, Zuogwi Earl struts through existence as a part-time preacher and full-time mischief-maker: his father, the venerable Rev. Justus Reeves and the esteemed Deaconess Myra Sampson Reeves laying the groundwork for his divine antics.
The hallowed halls of the Historic Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington DC serve as the stage for his divine antics, soaking up the chaos like a sponge in holy water. He's danced through the sacred corridors of the historic Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago and mingled with the Peace Fellowship crew in Washington, DC, leaving a trail of laughter and contemplation in his wake. Picture him as the spiritual lovechild of James Baldwin and Eddie Murphy, seasoned with a sprinkle of cosmic flair. The legacy of his esteemed family and the divine calling to ministry can be traced back to the 19th century, coinciding with the inception of Liberia in 1847. In 2015, he heeded the divine summons and received a license to preach the teachings of Jesus Christ, culminating in a momentous ceremony on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Shiloh Baptist Church. He diligently served as an associate minister at Shiloh and honed his skills through an internship at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois.
But wait, there's more! Unwilling to confine himself to the pulpit alone, Zuogwi Earl assumes the role of assistant chaplain for the Kappa Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, where he juggles the sacred and the profane with the finesse of a celestial DJ spinning tunes for the universe.
In his earthly pilgrimage, Zuogwi Earl embraces the noble art of godfatherhood, nurturing three chosen ones with equal love, laughter, and a dash of Afro-surrealist wisdom. It's akin to "The Godfather" meets "Coming to America," seasoned with a pinch of Maya Angelou's poetic grace.
With a background steeped in nonprofit work and education, Zuogwi Earl has devoted numerous years to empowering first-generation students. He harbors aspirations to challenge and reform the flawed tapestry of justice in America. Presently, he orchestrates the management of $2.2 – 4.5 million in scholarship funds annually, with a staggering $20 million infusion over five years generously provided by the Gates Foundation, Ted Leonsis, and The Graham Family.
In the grand tapestry of existence, Zuogwi Earl Reeves weaves a narrative oscillating between the sacred and the absurd, infusing every moment with laughter, contemplation, and a dash of divine mischief.