![]() ![]() In a few short years, author, actor, songwriter, motivational speaker and freedom writer Darrius Garrett transitioned from the ’hood to humanitarian, reaching heights he once could only imagine. Darrius in this his speaking sessions takes his audience though the heart wrenching story of trial to triumph which is thoroughly written about in his book Diary of A Freedom Writer “The Experience.”ĭarrius spoken word and recollect of what occurred and the process of change is described by audience members as inspiring, uplifting and nothing short of amazing. As the heart wrenching character “Marcus” in the film Freedom Writers portrayed Darrius and his story. Gruwell as a Freedom Writer which couldn’t have come at a more perfect time where he was able to transition from what he knew all his life Hustling on the streets to grow and be the man he is today mentoring youth and being a voice for the voiceless. Darrius takes us on a journey in his involvement with Ms. ![]() ![]() Timing was everything for Darrius Garrett as he was headed down a road of destruction that only promised him a short lived destiny to see the age of 16 if he was lucky, which many including himself didn’t think he would see. ![]()
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