Few people know the responsibilities of leading one of the nation’s largest school systems or innovating a tech company to teach African American history and culture. Kaya Henderson stops by the class to discuss the lessons learned while innovating across sectors to ensure that poor Black students can access the resources affluent white students may demand and take for granted.  Kaya shares advice for leaders working in supportive positions, discusses plans for a new venture she’s building WITH young people, and talks about the politics of leadership.

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