Lonnie Bray EL is the Headmaster of The Moorish American Institute and a cultural asset. As an independent scholar, educator, historian, filmmaker, psychologist, and martial artist, his work, Mind-Building, is focused on interdisciplinary studies of History, Culture, Languages, Psychology, and Laws that shape legal frameworks of identity and cultural continuity.

He is also an expert legal-assistant, chess-player, and sword-fighter who holds a Science Degree from Cuyahoga Community College, Bachelor Arts in English | Creative Writing-Magna Cum laude from Cleveland State University, Master of Arts of Communications in Digital and Media Communications and Master of Fine Arts in Writing from Lindenwood University, and Master of Teach English as a Second Language from Arizona State University.

His courses emphasize evidence-based research, critical thinking, historical inquiry, and practical application of knowledge. He is the author of “The Book Of Moors,” “Moor Moro Moorish History And Culture,” “Moorish American Nationality Keys,” and “The Book Of Moor Poetry.”

Through MAI, EL seeks to equip students with the intellectual tools to better understand history, strengthen analytical skills, and become informed, moral, and engaged members of our communities. His educational philosophy is rooted in lifelong learning, academic integrity, and the belief that knowledge should inspire personal growth and responsible leadership.