Mr. Lateek Shabazz was born in Cleveland, Ohio, he is the fourth child of six siblings. His family lived in Cleveland’s Glenville Neighborhood, then moved to East Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated from Shaw High School.
He continued his education at Calumet College of St. Joseph, where he graduated with two bachelor degrees, one in economics, and one in business management.
In Cleveland, he was part of a strategy network that organized a successful campaign that brought casinos and new jobs to the City of Cleveland.
Mr. Shabazz began his career as an educator when he started working as a teacher for the Chicago Board of Education.
As an Entrepreneur, Mr. Shabazz is equipped with a large variety of skills and experience.
While living in Chicago, Mr. Shabazz was CEO of Hughes Furniture Store, and sold real estate part time.
He later returned to Cleveland and started working as a teacher for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
Mr. Shabazz has always loved the greater Cleveland area, and as a community organizer, has a big heart for the people.
In an effort to save young black men from being charged with senseless felonies that could destroy their chances and opportunities later on in life, one of the things Mr. Shabazz is most proud of is the work he did to decriminalize marijuana. He considers being married and raising and educating two children and seven grandchildren as being among his greatest achievements.
“It is important for your representative to work for reparations for Black people, while having a clear peoples agenda as I make my run for the 11th District Congressional seat. On August 3, 2021, please vote Lateek Shabazz for the 11th Congressional District of Ohio, Thank you.”
