Thursday, July 23, 2009

Steve Perry sends all his kids to school


If you missed CNN's Black In America 2 with Soledad O'Brien last night, you should definitely check out this video. The 2 hour special was an excellent look at African Americans doing positive things for change. This video profiles Steve Perry, a school principal who founded a magnet prep school for Black and Hispanic students in Hartford, Connecticut. His school sends 100% of its students to 4-year colleges and has a near-perfect graduation rate. He and his staff practice a tough love approach where all students are expected to report on time, in uniform, and ready to learn. Failure is not accepted. Principal Perry is so dedicated to giving back to the low income area where he was raised, he actually drives a number of the students to school every day. It is nice to read some positive news for once!

6 comments:

  1. I saw that last night and thought it was great and a program that is ongoing and can be duplicated elsewhere. Thanks for not posting Chris Rocks wife and the Salvation Army South Africa trip (that program's one run is over)

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  2. This is so freaking awesome people like him touch so many lives, we need more like him.

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  3. @ 10:21 Why didnt you like Malak's program? I though the blossoming of those children (particulary the basketball boy was wonderful...)

    I <3 Steve Perry. Even if he is high yella- he can get it. hahaha I'd bet he gets lots of offers from his kids moms LOL

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  4. ^^girl I was checking his hand for a ring for about 10 minutes before they showed him kissing his wife goodbye. I was like damn! But he looks high maintenance anyway. Did you see all those shoes and watches he had?

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  5. This man is fine. I can't believe more Mamas don't go to those parent teacher meetings just to hit on his fine ass.

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  6. I am inspired by his dedication to his students. Thank you for posting positive news. Everything doesn't have to be tearing down another black person.

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