Darius V. Daughtry fell in love with words at the age of six. It was then, that he used to write and draw his own comic books. While the pictures left a little to be desired, being able to paint pictures with words was a passion that soon began to blossom.

Darius V. Daughtry is a poet, playwright, director, educator and community advocate who has spent the better part of his life using creative expression to inspire change and cultivate community. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of Art Prevails Project, a nonprofit organization committed to fostering meaningful dialogue through creative expression.