User talk:Dorian C. Myrickes

Early Life
Dorian was born on October 7, 1977, at Cook County Hospital (now Stroger Hospital) in Chicago, Illinois. His mother Linda Marie Starks, was born in Chicago, Illinois and is of Barbadian and Scottish ancestry. His father Hezekiah Myrickes, was born in Chicago, Illinois and is of African and Cuban ancestry. His parents met at a young age in Hyde Park, a community in Chicago, where they became close friends. After growing up together. His parents resided in the South Shore and South Chicago community's, and had four children, Candace Cheryl Lynn Myrickes  Dorian Christopher Myrickes (October 7, 1977), Kristie Janet Lynn Myrickes and Nicholas Myrickes.

At the age of 16, Hezekiah left for the Navy. Linda stayed with Hezekiah throughout his military career. Hezekiah received 1 purple heart and 2 silver stars during the Vietnam war. Hezekiah was a master Chief, the highest rank for enlisted men in the Navy. Once retiring from the Navy, Hezekiah worked at the U.S Steel Plant and Ford Motor Company. Linda Myrickes, is retired union employee, from American Airlines.

Dorian attended Coles Elementary school in the South Shore community. He then went to Hyde Park Academy for three years, then graduated from Lincoln's Challenge Military Academy, in Rantoul Illinois.

Education and Career
Dorian attended Le Cordon Bleu (formerly Chicago Hospitality Institute of Chicago CHIC), and obtained his culinary degree. Dorian became a classically trained chef, cooking for various hotels in the City of Chicago. Dorian received his Master's in Education, his Bachelor's degree from East-West University in Chicago, Illinois, graduating Summa Cum Laude in English Literature and communications. He then went on to receive his Master's degree in Education from Argosy University in Chicago, graduating with honors. Dorian is currently pursuing his Doctoral degree in Education.

Dorian comes from a financial and marketing background, working for fortune 500 companies for the past 20 years. Dorian is the founder of The Project Tiers Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to the growth of communities and families. He has written and published "Poetry is Dead" (2010), a collection of poetry. "Kings and Gods", to be published (2016).

March 18, 2014, Dorian ran for 2nd Congressional District State Committeeman, in Illinois. Garnering over 9,000 votes throughout the district. Dorian is currently a candidate for 2nd Congressional District Congressman 2016. Dorian is creating a full line media company for comics, books, films, games and broadcasting Madtactics Media & Management was created in 2013. The company is to release second book and comic 2016.

Personal Life
Dorian is a dedicated father of three children, Liam, Brice, and Samara. He is also the founder of the non-profit Project Tiers Foundation Inc. Dorian founded Project Tiers Foundation Inc, after the beating death of Fenger High school student Derrion Albert in 2009. For his dedication, hard work and support for the community, Dorian was featured on WGN Chicago's Very Own for his dedication to children and the city of Chicago. Dorian also is a mentor, in the community, creating opportunities for young men and women to gain job training and artistic endeavors.