Guest Bio: Wendell Scales Jr. is an educator, son, brother, friend, and community leader in central Arkansas. Since 2010, he has focused on initiatives in education, mentorship, equity, access, and college matriculation. He is a five-year member and current Vice President of the 100 Black Men of Greater Little Rock. He is a community organizer who understands the transformative impact an equitable education can play among our scholars, families and community stakeholders. As a member of Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXXV, he continues to foster invaluable relationships to improve economic, organizational, and community outcomes in Arkansas.
About This Episode: Today we walk with a son, brother, friend, community leader and educator Wendell Scales, Jr. Learn about how this young man from a small town became a big time influencer of developing social capacity, networking and advocating for change.
Wendell's Recommendations:
Book: Advancing Black Male Student Success From Preschool Through Ph.D
Book: New Perspectives on Racial Identity Development
Book: The Enlightened College Applicant
Book: A Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey from the Inner City to the Ivy League
Organization: @100BlackMenofGreaterLittleRock
For More Information: Visit www.stillstacey.com for questions about the podcast, host or scheduling inquiries. To learn more about the guest, visit him on social media platforms: Instagram (@scalingtheworld) or Facebook (@Wendell Scales, Jr.)
