About Alfuquan Hardy
Alfuquan Hardy, a Certified Life Coach, Educator, Speaker and Community Organizer better known as Mr. Al Hardy. Alfuquan is known for his inviting and welcoming approach to teaching and coaching, where he has been trained by the Gurian Institute research based study of gender base learning. He is also a trained facilitator in Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) which focuses on conflict awareness, management and resolution. Al’s coaching and development style is based on a 3 points of emphasis approach which is self awareness (learning & knowing yourself) , self love (being comfortable and loving who you are & what you were created to be) and movement (walking in faith & moving toward your goals). Alfuquan believes these three approaches are the keys to a better life. Which ultimately are the formula and medicine for the soul.
Alfuquan has personally developed and created strategies on how to help people learn themselves and the people around them better and more effectively. The first initiative which has gained local and national traction is the, “Black Men & Women Are Dope” which led to the “Black Love Is Dope” and the partnership with Nellie’s Compass. This campaign and shirts has empowered relationships in the black community to become stronger by giving tools and language that uplifts, instead of tearing down. This led to quarterly conversations called, “Can We Talk” where we have multiple singles, people in committed relationships and married couples to discuss the nuances and intricacies of Black Love in America. He uses conventional and unconventional ways for clients personal growth to bring the best out of them. Alfuquan has partnered with local and national organizations such The Future Project, My Brothers Keeper and Scotch Porter to name a few.
Alfuquan finds his strength through his spiritual walk, emotional balance and physical practice. He uses these practices to help empower and inspire men and women in his sphere of influence. Drawing on his personal experiences as they relate to being married and divorce at a young age, starting businesses and various other obstacles Alfuquan transparency helps people transition and transform their situations.
Alfuquan’s commitment to community activism is rooted and grounded in Urban America. It began with an idea that he came up with Chris Broussard of Fox One Sports and President of The King Movement which is known as Occupy The Schools Newark. Where professional men of color go to high schools throughout the city of Newark and talk to young men to inspire and equip them for their next phase of life. Occupy The Schools which is a monthly event has led too many other partnerships with universities, community based organizations and faith based organizations.
Alfuquan is epitome of consistency, love and inspiration. To know Alfuquan is to find love within yourself, because his gift is to see the best in you0 years old.
