Listen "Organizing For Education Equity in Mississippi and Beyond"
Episode Synopsis
Albert Sykes is a Jackson, Miss. native and the executive director of the Institute for Democratic Education in America, where he works in conjunction with students, educators, families, and communities to advocate and build capacity for education equity and racial justice. Sykes is a community organizer, education and civil rights advocate, and mentee of civil rights leader Bob Moses, who founded the Algebra Project.In this episode, Albert talks about inequalities within public education in Mississippi and the role of community advocacy in improving conditions in public schools.
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