24: Jonathan Solomon

<p>On this episode, Rob visits with the Assistant Director of the John B. Ervin Scholars Program <a href="https://students.wustl.edu/contacts/jonathan-solomon/">Jonathan Solomon</a>. Jonathan talks about his&nbsp;role in directing and overseeing the administrative and operational aspects of the <a href="https://students.wustl.edu/ervin-scholars-program/">Ervin Scholars Program</a> as well as his role as a faculty advisor for <a href="https://bmcwashu.wordpress.com/">Black Men's Coalition</a> at WashU and others. We talk about his childhood growing up in Cleveland, Ohio and his inspiring journey in learning and education culminating soon in being awarded his PhD. We talk about his hiking excursions in the region, a book he recommends called <a href="https://g.co/kgs/wNtnkb"><em>We Real Cool: Black Men and Masculinity</em></a> by Bell Hooks, and his advice to college students. A must-listen episode!&nbsp;</p>