Ashanti Branch

Ashanti Branch is the founder and executive director of The Ever Forward Club. In 2004, during Ashanti’s first year teaching high school math, he started The Ever Forward Club to provide support for African American and Latino males in school. He works to change how students, especially young men of color, interact with their education and how their schools interact with them. Since then, Ever Forward has helped all of it’s more than 150 members graduate from high school.

7 Mindful Writing Prompts to Foster a Deeper Connection with Yourself
This is an opportunity for reflection—without judgment. Explore seven writing prompts that encourage us to connect with who we are. Read more
  • Nov 29,2021
  • Ashanti Branch
Being Seen for Who You Really Are
Connect with your heart, be fearless, and trust that the people you choose to surround yourself with can hold space for you. Read more
  • Sep 1,2021
  • Ashanti Branch
Mindful Writing to Explore Your True Self
This is an opportunity for reflection—without judgment. Explore seven writing prompts that encourage us to connect with who we are. Read more
  • Sep 1,2021
  • Ashanti Branch
Being Mindful of the Masks We Wear
The first step to being our most authentic selves is investigating which of our qualities we’re willing to show the world, and which we’d rather hide. Read more
  • Sep 1,2021
  • Ashanti Branch
Giving Yourself Space to Create Peace in Your Life
We don’t have to carve out substantial blocks of time in our schedules to enjoy a moment of peace. Sometimes all it takes is one deep breath. Read more
  • Sep 1,2021
  • Ashanti Branch
A Body Scan Meditation to Bring Your Attention Inward
Check in with your body and mind in this 12-minute practice for cultivating awareness, calm, and connection led by Ashanti Branch. Read more
  • Jan 27,2022
  • Ashanti Branch