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To Congratulate the Founder of Legacy Academy of Excellence and Team for Hosting their Annual Black History Program for the Community
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WHEREAS, Dr. Emmanuel D. Anthony is the founder and CEO of Legacy Academy of Excellence and Ascension Investment Group LLC, an education management company designed to create, develop and lead innovative community schools systems in urban communities across the United States; and
WHEREAS, He serves and empowers socio-economically challenged communities within the city of Columbus OH and around the nation both spiritually and educationally. He advocates for the civil-rights of those who are marginalized and discriminated against. He fights against all acts of injustice, racism and inequality against African Americans; and
WHEREAS, He was inspired by the story of his great grandfather who courageously launched a school in Jackson TN in the year 1870. His audacity to envision an institution that would empower his community shortly after emancipation, along with his fathers example of leadership became Dr. Anthony’s motivation to strive for collective community empowerment. Emmanuel’s forefathers understood that education is crucial for escaping from poverty, and advancing; and
WHEREAS, Generations later, Dr. Anthony picked up the mantle and endeavored to continue the legacy. Dr. Anthony identified that one of the root causes for the urban trifecta (mass incarceration, economic exploitation, and poor education) in the 21st century was directly tied to poor education. He saw that the African American youth were trapped in a failing school system that reinforced the school to prison pipeline and fell short of preparing them to be competitive for college, career, and life. Thus, he launched Legacy Academy of Excellence in 2021. A school in the inner-city that focuses on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), rites of passage through mentorship programs, and leadership development; and
WHEREAS, Legacy Academy ...
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