As many students continue to suffer as a result of the ever-changing dynamic of education, more and more students of color are seeking a safe place of refuge in their classrooms. In this week's episode of our 3rd Annual Divine 9 Series, "How Sororities and Fraternities Support Mental Health Awareness," we are joined by Kary Pounders, Spring 1989 initiate Tau Tau Chapter member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. This Restorative Justice Teacher with the Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) at Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles, CA has also served as an educator in Lynwood and Compton. Mr. Pounders discusses the imbalance and lack of fair opportunities available for students of color in our communities today. Find out how you can still weather the storm and become who you were meant to be. Mr. Pounders completed his Master of Science in Educational Leadership at Pepperdine University and received his Bachelor’s in Accounting at Prairie View University in Prairie View, Texas. As a Tau Tau Chapter member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., he has served as the Chapter GALA Chair, Social Action Chair, Fundraising Chair, and Presenter at the YLC for ages 8-12 for several years at Compton College. He is also a member of the YLC committee and has participated in voter registration, the King Parade for several years, the Easter Egg Hunt, mentorship programming, and sang with the Omega Choir for the 100th celebration. To learn more about Mr. Pounders, connect with him via email at kary.pounders@lausd.net.