"You can't give a kid a dream, if it's never been a reality for anyone."

Douglas Morrow, MBA

Special Education Classroom Assistant, Nonprofit Founder

IG: Instagram.com/dearaustinchicago

The Greater West Side of Chicago, stand up!! On today's episode, we are speaking with Mr. Doug Morrow, who has spent over a decade supporting students across the city as a substitute teacher and special education classroom assistant.

"I always look at the school as the pillar in the community..."

Gangs, segregation and high school disparities are all parts of Chicago culture, whether we like it or not. Mr. Morrow speaks on the harmful aesthetics young people see in their neighborhoods, what supports he wants to create for students, and what led him to create his nonprofit, Dear Austin. AND... #ChessPlayersUnite!!

IG: @BlackEducators.Matter

Website: www.blackeducatorsmatter.org

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