Jesse Lee Peterson

Jesse Lee Peterson was born on May 22, 1949, in Midway, Alabama, and initially raised in Comer Hill, Alabama, by his grandparents on a former plantation. His early life was shaped by family disruptions and racial violence, including the lynching of his great-grandfather. Despite this history, he was taught resilience and spiritual integrity. He briefly lived with his mother and stepfather in Gary, Indiana, attending Edison High School before returning to Alabama. After high school, he moved to Los Angeles, attending Los Angeles City College, but became involved in counterculture, welfare, and substance abuse. A transformative period in his thirties, influenced by radio preacher Roy Masters, led him to address his personal anger through introspection and forgiveness, marking a spiritual awakening. In 1989, he started a janitorial business in Los Angeles, shifting from welfare to entrepreneurship.

In 1990, Peterson founded BOND (Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny), a religious non-profit organization focused on rebuilding families and men. This organization has had connections with the Tea Party movement and advisory board members like conservative talk radio hosts Sean Hannity and Dennis Prager. Through BOND, Peterson has been involved in activism against illegal immigration, abortion, and gun control, while advocating for traditional family values. He has also actively protested against organizations such as the NAACP and attorney Gloria Allred, and has participated in political conventions like Politicon. His radio show was simulcast on Newsmax TV from 2017 to 2018. Peterson has also authored several books, including “From Rage to Responsibility: Black Conservative Jesse Lee Peterson and America Today” and “SCAM: How the Black Leadership Exploits Black America.”

Peterson is a prolific media personality, hosting his own radio and TV talk shows, including “The Fallen State” series, which launched in 2016. These platforms allow him to discuss spiritual and emotional issues, and provide commentary on current events from a distinct, independent perspective. His viewpoints are often perceived as provocative. He conducts counseling sessions for individuals, leads Sunday services, forums, rallies, and conferences. Moreover, he operates a home for young men to teach responsibility and established the BOND Leadership Academy, a private school focused on character building.