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Black History: The Lesser Known Achievements

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The black community has a rich history of entrepreneurship. And part of that history are the many parents who lacked education and who sacrificed so that their children would be educated. Bob Woodson talks with Dr. Vernard Gant, Director of Urban School Services at the Association of Christian Schools International, about the policies and societal pressures that produced change and what should be done for the future.

Episode Segments

The Bob Woodson Show: Standing in the Way of Education

Dr. Gant discusses the need for education reform, what needs to be accomplished, and why black leaders seem to be standing in the way of such reforms. Plus – where are the voices of criticism in the black community.

The Bob Woodson Show: The Path to True Reform

Bob & Dr. Gant wonder: If Dr. King were alive today, what would he be putting his emphasis on? Then, Dr. Gant explains why so-called reformers are putting the emphasis on the wrong types of programs, and what he would personally push for if he was in charge.

The Bob Woodson Show: The Black Middle Class

Bob & Dr. Gant try to determine the reasons why the children in black middle class families aren’t succeeding like their parents have. They also discuss the mindset of dependency that seems to exist in the community, and why it needs to be changes.

Friday • March 20

CST 9:11 | EST 10:11 | MST 8:11 | PST 7:11 | GMT 6:11

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