Chief Grey Hawk Maje-Lloyd Hogan

Chief Grey Hawk/Maje-Lloyd Hogan EL, was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. He has always been an educator and equestrian enthusiast. Hogan grew up in a city where import and export of steel allowed Gary, Indiana to thrive economically in the 60’s and 70’s. In contrast, when the Gary Steel Mills began to close and lay hundreds of people of off of work, the once economically sound Chocolate City became poverty stricken. “It was my school, Emerson Visual and Performing Arts and my mentors that saved me from being a negative black male statistic. My mother and my grandmother, whom were educators as well, both made sure I was educated, kept busy into cultural activities, and surrounded by positive male mentors. Every weekend I was busy doing something with an elder male whom was some type of leader in the community.” In the late 1990’s Chief Grey Hawk/Maje moved to the City of Detroit, Michigan to complete his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Communications at Eastern Michigan University. Full filling a promise he made to his grandmother to “Be Somebody and Serve,” Chief Grey Hawk/Maje organized a Fourth of July parade in Ypsilanti, Michigan. While organizing, he met Eugene Williams of the Michigan Black Horsemen Association and The Urban City Cowboys. Eugene owned several horses at the time. One horse in particular was named Buckwheat! Chief Grey Hawk/Maje learned about horses by riding Buckwheat. Buckwheat was a young Tennessee Walker breed with a lot of spirit. Summer days were spent at Thomas Glen’s horse ranch with Eugene, Glen Martin, and Adolph learning to ride and train horses. Chief Grey Hawk/Maje and Buckwheat were in separable, their bond was very strong. Wherever you saw Buckwheat, you saw Chief Grey Hawk/Maje riding him in parades, funerals processions, church carnivals, children’s assemblies, and teaching him tricks. Soon after, Chief Grey Hawk/Maje would purchase his own horse and begin to give back to the children in the City of Detroit and Metro Surrounding areas. Hundreds of students and 25 plus years later, Chief Grey Hawk/Maje, is currently co founder of the inner city Horse programs: Detroit Equestrian Play Therapy, with Queen Sabrina Cesaire and STOP Horsing Around in partnership with Marvis Cofield at Alkebulan Village in Detroit, MI. Both programs educate children and adults in equestrian care, education, and riding. “A lot of people/professionals have poured into me, they have poured into my life! All of that knowledge and wisdom saved my life! My way to create a legacy and give back is to pour into my children and anyone else who loves horses!” One of his former students in particular, whom has made all of us very proud, Jordan Williams of Detroit South Eastern High School, has not only started his own horse business but also teaches others. Chief Grey Hawk/Maje, has earned a Master Degree in Education and a Masters Degree in Education Leadership both from Marygrove College. He currently serves as an Assistant Principal/Dean of Academic Achievement at a Detroit Public Charter School and is the Chairman for the League of Indian Nations of North America and The Standing Grand Chief of The League of Urban City American Indians.