Carlton L. Scott (aka 1st Poet) is a 43 year-old native of Washington, DC now residing in Hyattsville, MD. The father of a son, Dana, and the grandfather of two beautiful granddaughters, has worked as a locksmith at Georgetown University for over 25 years. He is working on publishing his first book this year. He says that his favorite grounded poets are Mos Def and Alice Parris. Carlton attends Emmanuel Covenant Church in Hyattsville, MD.

He thanks all those who support him and says, "please keep me lifted up that I may continue to write the things that would encourage, inspire, and give hope to my people who suffered so much and yet continue to strive for better days."