Dr. William Emanuel is the Director of the People Of Color Training and Research Institute (POCTRI) for the education of all people. He received his Doctorate of Engineering (D Eng.) from Morgan State University in 2015 in Sustainability. His doctorate dissertation was titled ” A Decision Support System Assessment Model for Turf Playing Condition Infrastructure as an Early Indicator of Compliance with Performance Quality Standards.” He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He started his spiritual walk in 1976 and began teaching Friday night Bible Studies at Howard University (HU) in 1978 while working toward his bachelor’s degree.

Dr. Emanuel entered the Master’s of Engineering Program at Howard University and worked as an intern at Goddard Space Flight Center/NASA. He received his Master of Science (MS) degree in 1986. His masters thesis was titled ” Transient Stability, using Difference Equations.” He earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering at Howard University in 1980

After Dr. Emanuel graduated with his MS, he began a professional career with the Pennsylvania, New Jersey & Maryland (PJM) Interconnection Office, which controls power and Black Outs for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Washington, D.C. & Maryland. He was the second African-American electrical engineer to be hired by PJM

After six years with PJM he was selected by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Howard University to represent the United States in Lagos, Nigeria at a symposium titled “The First United States and African-Sub-Sahara Conference on Power Systems: Voltage Collapse & Voltage Regulation.” While attending the symposium Emanuel presented a paper titled “PJM Voltage / Reactive Analysis Methodology” which was well received. Emanuel was a member of Morgan State University Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Industrial Advisory Board.

Two years later, he received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) degree from the Gospel Ministry Outreach (GMOR) Theological Institute in Houston, Texas. He was honored with the DD for his innovative view for the role of non-whites in the Bible. He authored the book “People of Color in the Bible Volume I: Preliminaries: Establishing a Foundation.” The book was accepted as his Dissertation for the GMOR Doctorial Program.

POCTRI is responsible for coordinating outreach programs and creating educational material for all communities with a wholistic multi-cultural approach. The approach deals with the whole individual: mind, body and soul/spirit. This educational program aids youth and adults in acquiring a deeper understanding of health, life and themselves incorporating the physical, mental, and spiritual realms of reality. A number of colleges and private schools use these resources including accompanying videos that have been aired on some public access cable stations. .

The Manhood Training Retreat was established in 2001 by a group of professional men and Dr. Emanuel to help give direction and purpose to the lives of young males before they graduate from high school and college.

background to fill the professional positions of Mathematics, Science, Engineering and Computer Science creating exciting and excellent career opportunities. Dr. Emanuel uses the tutoring session to fill the gaps that are missing in the students’ education. POCTRI has successfully helped students improve their overall academic performance from failing grades to “A(s) and B(s),” depending on their level of motivation.

In 2005 as an adjunct professor at Hagerstown Community College (HCC), Dr. Emanuel coordinated with the HCC Diversity Committee to develop a Black History Month Program. The committee in conjunction with the college worked with the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Black Achievers to promote higher education in their community. Many departments throughout the community college worked with the YMCA Black Achievers to address junior high, high school and college age young people from the community about what HCC and other colleges have to offer them and their families. Keynote Speaker, Bishop Lovell Wilson spoke on ‘Keeping the Family together.” The program was comprehensive including a keynote speaker, workshops and dinner.

Dr. Emanuel is sought after to speak at Black History Month Programs; throughout the community. The POCTRI sponsors Black History Month Programs with local colleges, universities and community organizations. Our Programs are coordinated with other professionals that advise and encourage junior high, high school and college age young people about courses and higher educational programs available to them while they are still in high school and college that prepare them for life.

Also, in 2005, POCTRI coordinated a second Black History Month program with three components at the Martin Luther King Center in Hagerstown, Maryland which included concurrent workshops, group discussions and the keynote speaker. The keynote speaker, RN, Linda Black addressed ‘ Cardiovascular Disease and Its Effect in our Communities.”

POCTRI has engineered materials to be used in concert with the educational curriculum in schools and churches from primary grade levels to the university. These materials are unique in content and give a perspective to the study of the Bible from a multi-cultural viewpoint; POCTRI’s perspective of analyzing and understanding the Bible is a more accurate and truthful way of studying the Bible which gives all of us a resource to use throughout the world.

Our materials are based on geography and historical people vs. the non-historical and in accurate teachings created by the traditional euro-centric viewpoint presented in our educational institutions and churches. Volume II of the adult series entitled: “Repairing the Breach of the Past: Restoring and Raising up the Foundations of Many Generations,” is currently in publication.

• Health, Science and the Bible
• Mother Africa
• Africa and the Bible
• The Garden of Eden
• Adam and Eve

Adult Series: The People of Color Training and Research Center (POCTRC) has researched The Creation Story, Daniel, Revelation, the Gospels, The Major and Minor Prophets as well as the Sanctuary Services. And offers an amazingly simplistic and methodical presentation of these most complex topics. Making it possible for the average person to understand. This series is a result of over 45 years of in-depth research with particular emphasis given to current social and political events. Have you been able to correlate these events with those presented in scripture?

The YHWH (God) of Heaven orchestrates the fulfillment of prophecy in accordance with the Feast Days. In this series, The POCTRC investigates YHWH’s (God’s) timetable by making extensive correlation with YHWH’s (God’s) calendar. POCTRC directs you to the pages of scripture and reveals what YHWH (God) has to say about the times in which we live. Most importantly, POCTRC shares YHWH’s (God’s) plan to save the human race.

“Doctor Emanuel has produced an illuminating and dynamic resource with ‘ People of Color in the Bible.’ This book along with the accompanying teaching video provides a powerful resource for understanding the contribution made by People of Color throughout the development of man. This book should be read by Pastors and laymen.” -Bishop Lovell Wilson, Former Executive Pastor Maranatha Community Church of God-

William Emanuel “has spent several years in his vocational first love, viz. exploring Bible traditions as having direct bearing upon the distinct past condition of and future hope for persons of African descent. William Emanuel’s book is particularly helpful in its focus on Bible passages, use of charts and presentation of supportive color graphics.” – Dr. Cain Hope Felder Ph.D., Howard University School of Divinity –

“In no uncertain terms, I believe this book should be ‘REQUIRED READING’ for both young and old of today, regardless of race.. This book provides the answer and solution to Black America’s problem, i.e. identity.” – Dr. Dwight Eric Haynes Ph.D. in Systematic Theology and Biblical Languages, Former Adjunct Professor at Oakwood College –

“I have been trying to spark the students’ interest in just such areas and you have gone a long way in helping me with this.” – Mr. Todd Mcfadden, Former Director of the African-American Cultural Center at Towson State University –

“Thanks so much for your presentation on People Of Color In The Bible… Our campus became imbued with a new thirst for knowledge of African people’s connection to the Bible.” – Dr. R. Meade Walker Ph.D., LeMoyne – Owen College –

“It has proven to be an excellent resource for those who are interested in learning more about the Bible and African heritage. Emanuel attempts to fill the void that has for too long existed in biblical and historical studies. People Of Color In The Bible is a work that informs and challenges. I enthusiastically endorse and recommend this work.” – Dr. Kenneth Hill, Ph.D., Former Executive Secretary of the AME Christian Education Dept. –

“Dr. William Emanuel has produced an outstanding book… Excellent research and documentation of Biblical data are sure to inform and inspire the reader. He has also produced a professional video tape which is a good teaching aid for churches, preachers and lay leaders.” – Kenneth Dupree, Former Director of Pub., National Baptist Publishing Board –

“I have found a valuable resource in William Emanuel. He has generated two outstanding resources: People Of Color In The Bible and a video presentation. These resources will capture your imagination and in awe, you will discover information that you perhaps did not know.” – Clyde Anderson, Former Area Executive Secretary of East Africa Office, World Division of The United Methodist Church –

“People Of Color In The Bible is one of the most informative pieces of literature I’ve had the pleasure of reading. I feel that the facts in this book should be taught in every church in America; Biblical truth is the only solution to healing the attitude of racial hatred that have infiltrated Christianity.” – Pastor Emanuel J. Oliver, Assistant Pastor of the Assembly Of God and Former Director of the Teen Challenge Training Center –

“Both, were superbly researched and documented theologically and historically. It is the most in-depth scholarly research… that I have seen.” -Dr. John H. Elliott, Pastor of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church-