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Michael Lofton is a native Austinite, attended Austin Public Schools, attended Austin Community College and later attending Texas A & M University Continuing Education Engineering Management Courses. Mr. Lofton is the proud father of Michael Oneil and Dyan Renae Lofton. Mr. Lofton was a commissioner for The City of Austin nearly 6 years serving on Resource Management and Community Development Commission Boards. Michael has received many community service awards, including awards from Senators, State, City and County Elected Officials, NAACP, Austin Area Urban League and AISD and also a Proclamation from Mayor Will Winn for The African American Men and Boys Conference. In addition, Mr. Lofton was named as one of Austin Heroes by The Austin American Statesman in December 2006. Mr. Lofton has been noted for his efforts in the following:
Placing over 400 Katrina Family Victims in Homes, The release of Lacresha Murray, The James Byrd Case, Creation of Austin's "Black Child Care Owners Association", TV Coverage of The Cedar Street Incident as well as having Former President Bill Clinton of his TV Show.
The African American Men and Boys Conference is a project hosted by The Michael Lofton Talk Show. The first conference was held on June 3, 2006. These conferences were designed to provide resources information and support to help develop a more self-sufficient African American Community. With African American Men and Boys working together, we believe this will help our young develop the mental tools and strategies to enable them to succeed better in life. Many of the kids do not have a male father figure in their homes, and this is a major problem.
Because of the magnificent success of the Men and Boys Conferences, in February 2007 we hosted the first African American Women and Girls Conference geared toward the unique life experiences of African American girls. The response was overwhelming. Four African American Women and Girls conferences have been held since February.
In addition, we have created a foundation, "The African American Men and Boys Harvest Foundation, Inc.", to continue this effort.
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