Talent is everywhere. Access? Less so.
- Jan 14
- 1 min read
From Stanford
As a high school student in Ohio, Lerone Martin wondered about the world beyond his hometown.
His parents worked in factories, assembling car parts. It provided a comfortable life and taught him the value of hard work. Still, Martin wanted to build on that foundation, like many kids. But how? His parents didn’t attend college. His older brother had played football in college—maybe sports was a way to see the world. Or perhaps he could become a pastor? For all his drive and imagination, though, a future in academia was outside what he’d ever seen or known...
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