Dr. Boyd is currently a member of the Education Team of Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower and Rebuild (POWER). He is also involved in leadership development and anti-racism training with community groups. He is a founding member of Heeding God's Call, a Philadelphia-based movement for gun violence prevention. Dr. Boyd has published articles on culturally-responsive education, the causes of urban violence, the spirituality of Paulo Freire, and critical pedagogy.