This edition: David R. Jones, Pres. & CEO, Community Service Society (CSS)
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Original tape date: March 21, 2011.For many CUNY TV viewers, David R. Jones, Esq., is a name and face you might remember as the host of Urban Agenda.
Today on African American Legends, Mr. Jones joins Dr. Brown on the other side of the table as our guest.
David R. Jones, Esq., is the President and CEO of the Community Service Society of New York, also known as CSS. CSS is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that promotes economic advancement and full civic participation for low-income New Yorkers.
Join Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Jr. and David R. Jones, Esq., as they discuss public education, employment opportunities, disconnected youth and what's ahead for the Community Service Society.
Guest List
Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. Director, Urban Education Policy Center, CUNY Graduate Center.
David R. Jones President & CEO, Community Service Society of New York
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