About Us
Our Vision Statement
By providing resources and wraparound services to underserved
communities and disadvantaged individuals, Righteous Sons is dedicated to
restoring the “Essence of the Village” to BIPOC and Urban Communities by
using empowering and educational programs that strategically connect
residents with the programs, services, and opportunities within the Righteous
Sons’ network and partnerships that will produce the most positive outcomes
for the overall betterment of the people.
Our Mission
Righteous Sons actively works with individuals across all nationalities,
social backgrounds, and age groups to restore the “Essence of the Village
Back to the Community” by using a unique combination of tools, skills,
conflict resolution strategies, and more to bring people together practicing,
exemplifying, and equipping individuals with effective communication and
other positive social skills introduced and implemented in and throughout
Righteous Sons’ Departments and Programs.
Who we are
A lifelong Detroit native, Robert Olive, Founder & Executive Director was born and raised on the East Side of Detroit. He graduated from Central High School in 2000 and went on to Wayne State University to obtain two Associate Degrees. Robert had some life setbacks that he eventually turned into a testimony that would assist many others. Along his journey Robert was given a vision to start Righteous Sons an organization that would be a support and community to those who didn’t feel like they fit or who were misplaced. He would take those and empower them to use their gifting to build a community and support for others. In 2018 before Righteous Sons fully became an accredited organization, Robert led Righteous Sons as a part of Judge Mathis’ Water Caravan Team where individuals from Detroit teamed up and distributed over 10000 cases of water to Flint residents.
Robert led the first department to be started within Righteous Sons, The Criminal Justice Reform Department and assisted 87 people off parole in the last four years. Robert also mentored 3 individuals as an alternative to them being sentenced to prison, and they are still living reformed lives to today. He worked with other dedicated individuals to get the juvenile age raised twice. Robert Olive played a key role in the release of two individuals who were wrongfully incarcerated, and they are now released.
During the COVID shutdown Robert was one of the local leaders in Partnership with World Central Kitchen in distributing over 550,000 meals in Detroit and 78,000 in Flint. Robert Olive is a licensed and ordained minister and Associated Pastor of Church of the Messiah Detroit. He is recognized and respected in the community.
Personally, Roberts loves to spend time catching the wind on his motorcycle. Robert is a father, ambitious and dedicated to the work he does. He is passionate about seeing others reach their potential
NeShawnda Walker provides administrative support, as well as grant writing services for Righteous Sons Nonprofit Organization. NeShawnda is a native of Detroit and is new to the experience of the nonprofit sector. She has a BS degree in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Sociology from University of Michigan. Furthermore, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with an MS degree in Criminal Justice, with focuses in Corrections and Executive Leadership and Management from Kaplan University. NeShawnda has developed a strong sense of devotion for the nonprofit sector, since she has been employed for Righteous Sons. This experience gave her deep appreciation for how nonprofits seek to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve. one person at a time.
Keisha Drake is the fundraising director for Righteous Sons, a Nonprofit Organization. Keisha is a native Detroiter, enjoys attending church, is a Martin Luther King Jr. graduate, and is new to the nonprofit sector. She became a mother at a young age, which altered her path of graduating from college to a work of service for the State of Michigan for over 20 years. Since Keisha has been involved in the nonprofit sector, she has given admiration and humbleness for the work that nonprofits do when they seek to improve the quality of life for all communities. Keisha desires to impact the lives of the people she meets daily and let them know that someone does care. Keisha always puts her best foot forward and genuinely wants to help others and see her community succeed.
Antoinette Pickett-Smith graduated from college with an Associate of Science degree and has earned certificates for Certified Nursing, Medical Assistant, and Substance Abuse. She is currently working towards earning a second associate degree in Mental Health. Antoinette currently works in a management position at Fairfield, a residential facility providing psychiatric treatment and psycho/social rehabilitative services to individuals diagnosed with mental illness. Antoinette and her son created a nonprofit organization named Great Alliances Build Excellence or G.A.B.E. Awareness, which seeks to assist children with parental abuse, abandonment, neglect, assault, and more. Her goal is to help the community and families become aware of the rights of fathers, mothers, grandparents, and children so we can live in a healthy, happy, mentally stable family and community.
Brother Sean X is also a native Detroiter advocating for criminal justice reform. He is an advocate for changing sentencing laws, inmate care, and the treatment of BIPOC once they become arrested. He also helps ex-offenders rebuild their lives once released and firmly believes that to change, you must show action. Through tough love and positive reinforcement, he thinks anyone who wants change can and will. Sean X is a product of his belief, through his personal experience of navigating the criminal justice system and successfully rebuilding his life. Righteous Sons’ Criminal Justice Reform department is also here to assist those who cannot help themselves and to be the voice for those who have been unjustly treated.
Wendy Maria Dorsey was raised in Detroit, MI., during one of the greatest music revolutions the world has ever witnessed, the Motown era. This is where she developed a deep-rooted passion for entertainment. Wendy later moved to Philadelphia, PA., in the 1980’s and started working on making her dreams a reality. She created Evergreen Productions and booked one of the top 40’s bands, Bits and Pieces, at clubs, hotels, and casinos throughout the Eastern Atlantic Coast. In 1991, she moved to San Diego, Ca., here she developed T. Dorsey Enterprises, LLC into a network for developing and established artists while the company maintained its production and management status.
Wendy was a board member for Final Salute, Inc. this organization serves homeless female veteran. She is also an ordained minister, obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix, and a master’s degree in management and organizational Leadership from Springfield College. Wendy also has a doctorate degree from Heart Bible Institute in Massachusetts, in arts and entertainment. She has served as Chairperson for the African American Advisory Council of the San Diego Repertory Theater, as Secretary and Treasurer for the Latina Latino Unity Coalition for Indigenous People, Chair of the Veterans Employment Committee (VEC), the United Veterans Council, and the Veterans Day Parade of San Diego.