Romel Murphy, Executive Director

The Founder and Executive Director of Equality Should Be Normal.

Professional Background

As an experienced entrepreneur, philanthropist, marketer, and artist manager, Romel Murphy is tenured managing multiple facets of the entertainment industry.  He started incorporating his passion for giving back in all the work that he leads with initiatives such as, his annual “Saving The Youth Celebrity Basketball Game,” during The Stellar Awards in Nashville, TN. Proceeds went to KidPOWER, a local after-school tutoring and mentoring program for scholars.

Equality Should Be Normal, est. 2020

Originally from a neighborhood in St. Louis, Mo. that mirrors many underrepresented communities around the country, Romel Murphy exclaimed, "my two Black children are the reasons I must stand on the front line of this war against racism".

An alumnus of TSU and Loyola University, Murphy established the 501(3)c, Equality Should Be Normal in Chicago as his life work. Promoting justice and equality for all Black people in Chicago.

The mission of Equality Should Be Normal (ESBN) is to eradicate racism while advocating for violence prevention, reforming education, mentorship and enriching the Black community. 

Contact Information

To learn more about Romel Murphy:

Email: romel@equalityshouldbenormal.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romel-murphy-29a573169