(Video) John Legend Writes CNN Piece on Education Innovation & Breaking the Mold

The talented pianist and slightly raspy crooner who once was on a quiet come-up with the G.O.O.D. Music mob is all grown up now, being about as vocal on social justice and ‘changing the system’ as he is on the now infamous “All of Me” record. He’s hit yet another milestone by temporarily shelving romantic songwriting to pen in the name of progress: John Legend Writes CNN Piece on Education Innovation & Breaking the Mold on traditional paths of what you’re “supposed to do” ie. graduate college and build a ‘stable’ career–something many can relate to!


(Video) Obama Announces Free Community College Proposal

Some of you may be thinking, ‘but isn’t community college already free?’–NO it’s not!!! Peep game that higher education in America is *big business kid,* so news that Obama Announces Free Community College Proposal is politically something totally left lane…


Rapper Ice-T Takes The Stage With Inmates During TEDxSingSing

Sing Sing Correctional Facility hosted TEDxSingSing, the first TEDx event to take place in a New York State prison. Speakers for TEDxSingSing included Ice-T, Gina Belafonte, Majora Carter, Bryonn Bain, Dan Slepian, and Sing Sing Superintendent Michael Capra. Find Out More Inside.


(Video) Mayor De Blasio Plans To Extend New York City School Days By One-Hour

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio has a new plan for struggling NYC schools. He plans to extend their school day by adding an extra hour with hopes of adding new resources via the School Renewal Program, which “aims to increase achievement at some of the city’s long-struggling learning institutions.” The $150 million dollar program will affect 94 schools around the city that rank the lowest. Do you think the Mayor’s new plan will help the education system in NY? Drop your thoughts below.


(Photo) Jessica Chastain Says Malala Yousafzai Is Her Hero

This week Malala Yousafzai became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize at 17 years old. Yousafzai is known for her fight for the right of young girls and women to receive an education, something that was outlawed by the Taliban in her community. See more below!


(Photos) Professor West Is In The Building: Ye Teaches Fashion At L.A. Trade Technical College As Community Service

Professor Kanye West, was in full effect when as apart of his ongoing community service project since May, Yeezy dropped in on a few fashion design students. By the looks of it, Kanye may have found a new love with teaching others in addition to his love for music and fashion. See Prof West in action inside.


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