Frank Bryant: A Man On a Mission

Frank A. Bryant (photo: courtesy of New Era)

I was introduced to Frank A. Bryant a little over a year ago. The more I talked with him, the more I realized he is on a mission and perhaps it’s a mission that’s not even by his own choosing… well at least not initially. Fascinated by his story I pitched a local publication, East of the River Magazine, where my article on Bryant and his mission was published in February.  I talked about his background and what lead him to his current work with students in the DC public school system.  When I learned he was working on a crucial part of his mission I had to take his story a step further, a national audience.

The crucial part is him being an advocate for students caught up in a janky system that almost disregards them. Taking hints from the students voicing their concerns about a faulty school system which they are a part of and for others around the nation, Bryant formulated the National Enlightenment Walk for Education Reform in America (New Era Walk). Thanks to the listening “ears” of the editors of Loop21.com; not only was my story on Bryant and tomorrow’s walk published today, but Loop21 became a media partner for the event. I’m looking forward to bringing further coverage on Bryant and the children and their parents that share his mission.

Be sure to check out my story on Bryant on Loop21.

Tagged: East of the River, education, education reform, Frank Bryant, journalism, Loop21, New Era Walk, Washington DC

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