Radio and TV Journalist Jacque Reid, Dr. Steve Perry and CNN’s Soledad O’Brien gather for the release of ‘When Push Has Come to Shove: Getting Our Kids the Education They Deserve–Even If It Means Picking a Fight‘
Also in attendance for the intimate launch party was Diddy, Chris Rock and Malaak Compton-Rock, Activist Geoffrey Canada and Media Personality Egypt Sherrod.
After being featured in CNN’s Black In America, Soledad states that Dr. Perry’s book is an absolute must read in order to change education for all children.
“The thing about Dr. Perry is that he is really blunt and his book not only assesses the problem but also gives great solutions on how to fix the problems with education that we all do know is there,” stated Soledad, “There are actually things to do and solutions are right around the corner (and) doable if you really care and want to make a change which I know a lot of people do so then pick up the book!”
Concrete Loop’s founder/editor Angel Laws, Felicia Mancini and noted photographer Taj Washington were on the scene to get the exclusive photos. Check them out below.
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- Diddy, educator Geoffrey Canada & Dr. Steve Perry
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- Malaak Compton-Rock, Dr. Steve Perry, Chris Rock and Soledad O'Brien
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- Dr. Steve Perry signing copies of his book
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- Felicia, Angel, Dr. Steve Perry & Jacque reid
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- Dr. Steve Perry & Felicia Mancini
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- Soledad O'Brien & Taj Washington
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- Diddy, Angel and Felicia
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- Jacque Reid and Dr. Steve Perry
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- Soledad O'Brien and Diddy
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- Soledad O'Brien with her daughter
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- Executive Editor of Crown Publishing Rick Horgan & Dr. Steve Perry
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- Chris Rock & Soledad O'Brien
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- Egypt Sherrod
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- Datwon Thomas & Dr. Steve Perry
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- Angel Laws & Soledad O'Brien
As the Founder and Principal of Capital Preparatory Magnet School Dr. Perry has sent 100% of his graduates to four-year colleges and holds nothing back in addressing the problems facing all classrooms in his latest book.
“We know that our children are smarter and more capable than what we give them credit for,” Principal Perry said, “We can make it happen in our lifetime, we can fix our schools and fight for our children when push comes to shove.”
Make sure to pick up a copy Dr. Perry’s new book, in stores or on AMAZON.COM!
Great night and an AMAZING book. Almost done it in one short plane ride. Could not put it down.
@Angel I LOVEEEEEEE YOUR STYLE
Dr. Steve Perry is an inspiration. What he is doing at his school will help thousands of people in the future. Getting the book today.
Great event! I am proud to see Dr. Perry doing what he does. I wish him all the best in all of his endeavors.
I see Concrete Loop is moving in bigger circles. Congrats on that but Angel and Felicia look like witches though. Don’t put a spell on me.
Don’t worry we wont! LOL!
LOL @ LYFE they do look like witches LMAO…I’m still LOL
LOL! Can’t help it that I like rocking all black. Thank you for this comment! – Felicia
It’s all good FEFE…You ladies r doing yo thang!!!
chris rock repping taylor gang O_O all stars coupled with the nappy fro: TGOD. TAH hahahahah
Steve we are so proud of you, all of us in Middletown,CT. Keep up the good work Faithful Servant.
I cant wait to read this book. I am so invested in my future children’s education. Im an African-mom, we began before the Tiger-Mom.
I really admire what he is doing, other educators and districts should take note.
This is great CL !!!
Nothing makes me smile more than educators who care. Believe me…our schools need more positive role models such as Dr. Perry!
P.S. – Dr. Perry is HOTTTTTT!!!! Very easy on the eyes!
Chris Rock rocking the New Jack City look … he need to go back to the suits and clean cut. Some of these celebrities look silly looking with there casual clothes …maybe it’s because they’re next to more professional dressing people. They look sloppy!
Hi, guy! My best friend, she just has announced her wedding with an excellent black man! She told me they met via blackwhitefinder.com. She said it is the largest and best community for black white singles & friends to chat online. …view photos of singles near you and meet one there. She even suggested that I should have a try on it. What’s your opinion? How about interracial love?
Dr. Perry is a sexy man…I wish he was my teacher.
Why was the party private. KMT wasn’t it a book launch wouldn’t you want loads of people to come?
I had to shove. I Did get the government involved in a school district. Just received your book. Just happen to buy an Essence magazine and turned to pg 70. My mother pushed. Now I must continue.