Newsviews: The Black Star Project

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Sunday, June 21, 2015
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As many fathers, their children and families get together for Father's Day, we're talking about the difference a family can make in a child's education and their success in life.
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- As many fathers, their children and families get together for Father's Day, we're talking about the difference a family can make in a child's education and their success in life.

The Black Star Project was founded in 1996 with the goal of eliminating the racial academic achievement gap. A big part of that is getting families and communities involved and arming parents with the resources they need to help their child.

This week's guest is Phillip Jackson, executive director of the Black Star Project.

Part one

Part two

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