Education Matters: Interview with Kofi Annan

Dr. Jackson continues his "Black Excellence in Education" series. This episode featured an in-depth interview with Kofi Annan.

Kofi is the author of the award-winning book, "Bull in a China Shop: Evolution of a Racial Justice Activist." He founded The Activated People (TAP), an independent activist organization that is dedicated to promoting racial equity. Kofi previously served two terms as the president of the Fairfax County, Virginia National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which was awarded the NAACP’s Thalheimer Award for being the best branch in the country. He is also the owner of Soul Rebel, a family-owned food truck based in northern Virginia that serves a unique blend of Caribbean-American fusion cuisine.

Kofi served eight years in the U.S Army, and holds a Master’s of Science in International Relations from Troy University, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Tennessee State University.