ABOUT US
At REAL digitizED, we recognize that the traditional education system often fails to equip students with the skills necessary for success in today’s digital world. Rather than lamenting this gap, we’re taking action. Our solution is simple: meet students where they are — in the digital space. Through esports and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education, we’re helping to create pathways that empower Black communities across the nation.
We believe that video games aren’t a waste of time — they’re an entry point to a multi-billion-dollar industry with countless opportunities. Unfortunately, many individuals aren’t given the access or guidance to explore these careers. REAL digitizED is committed to changing that by erasing the stigma around gaming and showing young people how video games can serve as a vehicle for growth, skill-building, and long-term success.
By providing free educational content, hands-on experiences, and creating access points for high-quality STEAM training, we help individuals gain the knowledge and skills they need to thrive, both in esports and in life.
RIGHTEOUSNESS EDUCATION ACTION LEADERSHIP
Tarrin Morgan is a seasoned educator, mental health advocate, and videographer. He currently works at Morgan State University as the Director of Marketing & Digital Engagement for the Office of Residence Life & Housing in addition to being the Founding Esports Director & Head Coach and Esports Professor. In October 2020, he led Morgan State University into the esports space when he was tasked with virtually engaging students since COVID prevented them from being on campus. Fast forward to today where Morgan State University is a trailblazer for HBCU esports with over 260 members, 13 championships, and they secured around $500,000 in donations, scholarships, and winnings despite it being an unfunded/unsponsored program.
Tarrin is the Co-Chair of the new Baltimore chapter of the Esports Trade Association and was selected as a 2023-2024 Fellow for the Network of Academic & Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF)
Tarrin holds a Masters degree in Higher Education Administration from Morgan State University, a Masters degree in Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a Bachelors degree in Communication from William Paterson University. He also was initiated as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc by way of the Iota Rho chapter
in 2007.
May 2024: Featured in Technical.ly article (click to read)
April 2024: Facilitated Game Time: Opportunities Within Gaming & Esports presentation at the Maryland Recreation & Park Association annual conference
February 2024: Facilitated Scholastic Esports: More Than Just Gaming presentation at the DMV Tech & Learning Magazine Summit
2023 Morgan State University Staff Innovator of the Year
2023-2024 NASEF (Network of Academic & Scholastic Esports Federations) Fellow
November 2023: Maryland STEM Festival panelist - Scholastic Esports
2023 Scholars Collegiate Gaming Award - Collegiate Program of the Year finalist, Morgan State University
September 2023: Facilitated Esports: The Campus Gamer Changer presentation at the HP Technology Conference
June 2023: Appointed Vice Chair of the newly established Baltimore chapter of the Esports Trade Association
Spring 2023: MEAC Esports Champion, Morgan State University
February 2023: Featured in Episode #2 of the Mountain Dew Real Change Challenge documentary
2022 the*gamerHERS - Up & Coming Collegiate Team finalist, Morgan State University
June 2022: Black Sports Business Symposium - Powered by: ESPN panelist
November 2022: Maryland STEM Festival moderator - Diversity in Esports
October 2022: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation ByBlack Conference - Verizon Disrupting the Digital Divide in Esports panelist
April 2020: Acquired $200,000 donation from Verizon by way of the Game Forward program.
October 2020: Founded the Morgan State University Esports program.
