Watch CNN’s Perry’s Principles: John Legend speaks out on education

Musician John Legend speaks with CNN's Steve Perry about shaking up the educational status quo in this VIDEO CLIP

theGRIO.com Living Forward with John Legend: ‘All kids deserve great education’

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Musically, John Legend has achieved what many artists strive for their whole career — Grammy awards, (he's won six) platinum albums (he has two) and perhaps, most importantly, respect.

One area Legend will admit he hasn't yet scratched the surface in has little to do with music.

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.

THE MARCUS GRAHAM PROJECT & JOHN LEGEND’S THE SHOW ME CAMPAIGN PARTNER TO TAKE ACTION ON EDUCATION REFORM

For Immediate Release:

Contact:

Lincoln Stephens, Program Director

The Marcus Graham Project

C. (972) 897-9985

[email protected]

www.marcusgrahamproject.org

 

THE MARCUS GRAHAM PROJECT & JOHN LEGEND’S THE SHOW ME CAMPAIGN PARTNER TO TAKE ACTION ON EDUCATION REFORM

 

MTV U “Stand-In”: John Legend surprises Howard University class

John Legend makes an unexpected visit to Howard University and surprises a class to discuss the dire state of public education in the United States and what college students can do to ensure that every child has access to a quality education. 

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John Legend Participates in Closing Session at MSNBC’s Education Nation Summit

The Education Nation summit concludes with a passionate discussion between parents, teachers, students, and policy makers about potential solutions to the challenges and obstacles facing America’s education system. NBC Nightly News anchor and managing editor Brian Williams moderates this special session.

Watch this video! (John's part is at minute 72:10)