Race and Education, with Wilmer Leon

Dr. Wilmer J. Leon III on March 13. Leon regularly writes and speaks on topics relating to education and race and hosts his own radio program.

LeonMarch20Leon argues that states’ rights and local control of education are problems and calls for a nationally coordinated school curriculum. On the other hand, he advocates for change that “begins in the living room,” asking for parental involvement in schools and in disciplining their children.

Leon told of his family’s educational legacy and spoke of the importance of role models in promoting educational possibilities.

Listen to the full March 20 discussion.

The Education Town Hall airs weekly at 11 a.m. eastern on We Act Radio, broadcasting from Historic Anacostia in Washington DC.

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