Daily Inspiration: Meet Percy Glover

Today we’d like to introduce you to Percy Glover.

Hi Percy, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
As a formerly incarcerated person, I have made it my personal and professional mission to disrupt the systemic pathways that funnel Black and Brown youth into incarceration, and to create opportunities rooted in prevention, accountability, and healing.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It wasn’t smooth, but it was transformative. The transition forced me to confront both personal growth and systemic barriers, and it ultimately pushed me toward a mission rooted in prevention, accountability, and community impact.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I work at the intersection of prevention, reentry, and youth development. I specialize in disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline by using lived experience, trauma-informed practices, and community-based strategies to support Black and Brown youth before they ever enter the criminal legal system.
I’m known for my ability to connect authentically with young people who are often labeled “at risk” and to translate real-life experience into credible mentorship, program design, and systems-level advocacy. People trust me because I’ve lived what I speak about and I hold both individuals and institutions accountable.
What I’m most proud of is turning my own incarceration into a platform for change: helping young people make different choices, supporting families during reentry, and building programs that center dignity, healing, and opportunity instead of punishment.
What sets me apart is that I don’t approach this work from theory alone. I bring lived experience, professional discipline, and a deep understanding of how systems actually function and fail. I don’t just talk about reform; I help build alternatives that work

Who else deserves credit in your story?
My greatest influences are the women in my family; my mother, my grandmother, and my sister. They modeled resilience, accountability, and unconditional love, often in the face of real hardship.
My grandmother taught me the importance of discipline, faith, and standing on principle. My mother showed me perseverance and sacrifice; what it means to keep going even when the system isn’t built for you. And my sister represents strength, honesty, and the belief that growth and change are always possible.
Their influence grounded me, held me accountable, and ultimately shaped the values that guide both my life and my work today.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.amazon.com/Concrete-Abstract-Truths-Percy-Glover/dp/1951798023
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17dqwCEcJ6/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/percy-glover?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app