“Mr. Purnell was very transparent about opportunities and the lack of opportunities that existed for black and brown students. He made sure that students knew that there was a world outside of their immediate environment, noting ‘how can you aspire to be better if you have not been shown opportunities outside of your community that can open doors?” – Venise Hardy, Vice President of Educational Services at Ada S. McKinley
Silas Purnell-The Legacy Continues
February 22, 2022
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