In a city plagued by a cycle of educational inequality, one man dared to challenge the status quo. Tim King founded Urban Prep with a vision to uplift Black male teens, and against all odds, he succeeded. But just when the school seemed invincible, a storm threatened to shatter their dreams. Join us as we delve into the heart-wrenching battle to keep Urban Prep open and provide a glimmer of hope for Black youth.
My special guests are Tim King, Attorney Victor Henderson, Attorney James Montgomery, and Craig Wimberly.
Tim King is an innovative educator and the founder of Urban Prep, a charter school in Chicago dedicated to educating Black male teens. With a goal of sending these young men to college, Tim has achieved remarkable success since Urban Prep opened its doors in 2006. With a 100% college acceptance rate for each graduating class, Urban Prep has been recognized and praised nationwide. Tim’s dedication to empowering Black youth and providing them with the tools for success has made him a hero in the education community. Join us as we delve into the story of Urban Prep and the fight to preserve educational opportunities for Black youth.
“It’s the community standing up. It’s us. On us. For us, about us.” – Craig Wimberly
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