Benjamin Bac Sierra December 1, 2011

Ben Bac Sierra’s story is one of transformation. Raised in San Francisco’s Mission District he lived a harsh existence until the United States Marine Corps set him on a path to becoming a Gulf War veteran, professor, and author of Barrio Bushido. After an honorable discharge, he received a B.A. at U.C. Berkeley, a teaching credential and an M.A. at San Francisco State University, and a J.D. at U.C. Hastings College of the Law. He is a professor at City College of San Francisco and he regularly presents at high schools, colleges, conferences, and writing workshops throughout the country