John Legend's Interview for New Education Reform Documentary TEACHED

Watch John Legend's interview for TEACHED, a new film focused on race-based inequalities at the national level, exposing why they continue more than fifty years after Brown vs. Board of Education desegregated our public school system.

John Legend Receives 2010 BET Humanitarian Award

BET Awards recognizes John Legend for his work to break the cycle of poverty. In his acceptance speech, John dedicates the award to “kids out there that deserve a great education and a chance to shine.”

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John Legend on Education

John Legend talks about education and how the Show Me Campaign strives for education reform in the United States and eradicating poverty in Africa.

MTV Blog: John Legend's 'Inspiring Week In Africa,' In His Own Words

John followed his FIFA World Cup concert performance with a visit to Mbola, a Tanzanian village where his Show Me Campaign is helping to fight poverty.

Read John's MTV blog entry and photos from his trip here!

Show Me Campaign Fellowship Program

 The Show Me Campaign Fellowship Program, launched in 2009, encourages young people who are dedicated to helping improve the world. The Fellowship provides three $3,000 stipends for college students who have unpaid internships during the summer of 2010 in the following areas:

John Legend Joins Education Equality Project Board of Directors

John Legend joins group of diverse leaders to eliminate achievement gap.

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John Legend receives the 2010 BET Humanitarian Award

BET recognizes John Legend's work to break the cycle of poverty.

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John Legend Writes About His Recent Trip to Mbola

The Show Me Campaign supports a Millennium Village in Mbola and every couple of years John visits with the community. Here are his latest thoughts on the progress that has been made.

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The Show Me Campaign Helps Provide Access to Clean Water in Tanzania

John Legend attends a ground-breaking for a new water tank that will supply three villages in the Tabora region with clean water.

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Washington’s Teachers’ Contract

New York Times op-ed on education reform and a new teachers’ contract in Washington DC.

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