Elreta Dodds is an author, independent publisher, and social commentator. She is doing business as Press Toward The Mark Publications. Her latest book is entitled, "Racism, The Bible, and The American Dream" and is winner of the 2011 National Indie Excellence Book Award in Social Change and winner of the 2012 International Book Award in African American Studies. Dodds is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board certified by the American Psychotherapy Association, and she is also licensed through the state of Michigan as a Masters Social Worker with specialties in clinical and macro practices. In addition, Dodds is a Licensed and Ordained Minister. Dodds possesses a Master of Arts degree in Guidance and Counseling as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, both of which were obtained from Wayne State University, where she graduated with Honors. Dodds teaches courses in Community Services as an Adjunct Instructor at Siena Heights University and is a retired 25-year veteran employee of the state of Michigan Department of Human Services. Dodds is also certified in Advanced Church Ministry by the Evangelical Training Association and in Ministry by the Faith Center for Christian Education. Elreta Dodds is the author of six non-fiction books; five of which defend the Christian faith and one that deals with dating compatibilit