DISCRETION: The BLOG

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A book by Rasheed Ali Cromwell

ISBN  978-0-9989378-2-3 

Published by the Harbor Press

Printed and distributed by Book Logix

© 2025 Rasheed Ali Cromwell

332 pages, softcover, $19.95

Discretion: Hazing. Pledging. Intake.  is a powerful book that provides a fresh and unique perspective on an age-old problem. Blending African tradition of storytelling while debunking nine myths about hazing, it empowers the reader to have authentic and holistic dialogue about increasing the safety and well-being of our community. By following Imani— our fictional main character student—from the start of her new member journey,  readers get a real-time, first-person perspective, broadening their view and gaining insight into “why” she makes some of the decisions she does along the way. It also empowers readers with the necessary tools to deconstruct and tackle this complex problem. Whether you are a Black Greek or a member of a culturally based fraternal organization, someone who is interested in joining, or you serve in a role that supports members, you will find value in this beautifully blended and culturally rich fiction, non-fiction, and self-help book.

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Attorney Rasheed Ali Cromwell is one of the leading authorities on fraternity and sorority life on college campuses.  Through the Harbor Institute, he has presented dynamic keynote speeches, interactive and engaging training sessions, and consulting for thousands of students/ administrators at over 300 colleges/universities in 45 states. 

He utilizes his unique background as a practicing attorney, content expert, educational consultant and speaker/trainer to bridge gaps, increase understanding and to promote positive change.  Rasheed’s authentic, down to earth, yet passionate, and supportive style connects with audiences nationwide as he empowers them with culture and context through a multidisciplinary lens.   

One of his areas of expertise is hazing prevention/intervention. As a content expert, he co-developed and taught the curriculum for the Fraternal Values and Leadership Series at Howard University (Washington, DC).  Additionally, he served as a co-professor and co-developed the curriculum for a Black Greek leadership class at The Ohio State University (OSU)(Columbus) from which the university required as a pre-requisite to any membership intake process at OSU. 

He was co-founding faculty of the Cross-Cultural Fraternal Advisors Institute (CCFAI) and is author of DISCRETION: Hazing. Pledging. Intake and the the co-author of the Harbor’s Guide to Culturally-based Fraternal Organizations (CBFOs). He volunteers as a financially active with his organization, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as well as serve as a board member on the board of directors for the Hazing Prevention Network (HPN).

As an attorney he clerked for a federal judge in the Southern District of Texas Houston Division, before joining Finnegan Law Firm in Washington, DC. In his current role as of counsel, for the Fraternity and Sorority Law Group (FSLG) he has worked on hazing investigations and advised national leadership of multiple culturally based fraternal organizations (CBFOs) on hazing prevention strategies. FSLG, currently serves as the law firm for the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) providing the legal updates and counsel for the organization the last two years.

AFA awarded Attorney Cromwell the 2023 Jack L. Anson Award (AFA) for assisting in developing partnerships with higher education and the interfraternal community, fostering positive change to advance the fraternal movement, and serving as a role model for students and professionals. He has also has been featured on documentaries with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) World Service and most recently in the award winning Hazing documentary debuted to millions around the world on Public Broadcasting System (PBS).  

Harbor Guide to Culturally Based Fraternal Organizations, 2nd Edition

Edited by Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq. and E. Ni Pualwan

311 pages, softcover, 8.5" x 11" $39.95
Published by The Harbor Press
© 2022 The Harbor Institute, all rights reserved
ISBN 978-0-9989378-1-6

Harbor Institute Guide to Culturally Based Fraternal Organizations, 2nd Edition, is the only one of its kind that showcases over 200 culturally based fraternal organizations (CBFOs), organized by Race/Ethnicity, Religion and Sexual and Gender Identity, plus the councils that serve them. Organizational listings include founding date, location, mission, history, purpose, contact information and, new to our 2nd Edition, social media accounts.

Also new to the 2nd Edition is our comprehensive Culture and Context section. More than a Glossary, it is designed to provide context and usage for many terms and phrases used in the CBFO community, share similar and related terminology, and provide perspective for how to communicate each term and phrase properly. 

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