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A voice for the unheard. A guide through the pain. A catalyst for real change.
“I do this work to help others feel seen, safe, and supported—because I know the cost of being invisible, unheard, and misunderstood. My purpose is to turn pain into power, trauma into transformation, and isolation into inclusive connection.”
“As the historical expert in He Never Came Home, Charles M. Harper Sr. sheds light on the racial injustice and institutional neglect that stole 42 years from an innocent life.”
“He Never Came Home“
Now available on Amazon!
A mentally disabled youth is wrongfully accused of murder in rural 1960s Louisiana and spends 42 years in a mental institution for convicted felons.
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Charles M. Harper Sr., a certified history educator and cultural analyst, served as the historical expert in the Amazon documentary He Never Came Home. The film tells the haunting true story of a mentally disabled Black youth who was wrongfully accused of murder in 1960s rural Louisiana and subsequently confined to a mental institution for convicted felons for 42 years. Harper’s role was to provide essential historical context on the racial, legal, and institutional injustices of the Jim Crow South, helping viewers understand the systemic failures that led to this tragedy. Drawing from his expertise in U.S. history, cultural anthropology, and trauma-informed education, Harper brought depth and clarity to the broader social forces at play—amplifying his lifelong commitment to using history as a tool for justice, truth-telling, and healing.
Book Charles M. Harper Sr. — A Story That Moves, A Voice That Transforms
CHARLES M. HARPER SR.
Educator | Veteran | Author | Mental Health Advocate | Organizational Culture Consultant | Speaker
ABOUT CHARLES
Charles M. Harper Sr. is a transformative storyteller and speaker whose lived experience and professional expertise ignite change. From growing up in poverty in Robbins, Illinois, to surviving childhood trauma, racial identity conflict, and a military misdiagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, Charles has emerged as a leading voice on trauma-informed leadership, mental health, and organizational culture.
He has educated thousands as a certified history teacher, served as a learning and development leader, and founded HarpeRoney Consulting LLC with his wife Neecy. He is also the author of multiple works including Silence Split Open, an unflinching memoir releasing July 12, 2025. His collaborations include Grammy Award-winner Malik Yusef, WNBA star Imani Boyette, rapper Brad “Scarface” Jordan, and acclaimed director Dr. A.L. Smith.
Charles’s work has been commended by professionals and thought leaders across disciplines. Malik Yusef called Charles “a truth-teller with the soul of a poet.” WNBA’s Imani Boyette praised his ability to “hold space and bring healing.” Dr. A.L. Smith lauded his “visionary voice for cultural and emotional inclusion,” and hip-hop icon Scarface noted Charles’s “courage to speak what many are afraid to admit.”
Charles’s signature style is raw, reflective, and rejuvenating. Audiences walk away inspired to lead with empathy, address trauma, and foster inclusive, psychologically safe cultures.
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Speaking Engagement Policy
In alignment with our commitment to service and legacy, Charles M. Harper Sr. proudly offers complimentary speaking engagements exclusively for Divine Nine (D9) organizations and those directly affiliated with Freemasonry.
All other bookings are subject to speaker fees reflective of current market value.
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