In today’s episode of our limited series, “How Sororities and Fraternities Support Mental Health Awareness,” Kendrick Jones, Alpha Upsilon Chapter member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. speaks candidly as both a student and a professor about racial bias in education. This California State University Dominguez Hills graduate discusses the challenges of being a Black Doctoral Scholar in pursuit of his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration and Policy. He also speaks of the joy and optimism he receives from teaching his students about social justice revolutions and the relevancy of past events in history. Kendrick is currently District Representative for California State Senator Steven Bradford and he encourages you to make sure your voice is heard at the polls this November. Kendrick is currently in pursuit of his Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration and Policy at Pepperdine University. He received both his MA in Education and his Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies and Socio/Psychological Behaviors at California State University Dominguez Hills. Kendrick is extremely hopeful for future generations and his determination to succeed at whatever he does despite the obstacles he encounters is inspirational. To learn more about Kendrick, go to his IG @kendrickjonesofficial.