Dr. Steve Perry Hosts Launch Party Resident CNN Education Dr. Steve Perry celebrated his new book in a major way after hosting a launch party with the likes of Diddy, Chris Rock and Soledad O’Brien. The principal and founder of Capital Prep Academy that boasts a 100% graduation rate, is celebrating his latest tome: “Push Has Come To Shove: Getting Our Kids The Education They Deserve – Even If It Means Picking A Fight.” In it he shares his secrets to closing America’s achievement gap. Along with Diddy, Jacque Reid, Egypt, Chris & Malaak Compton-Rock, Geoffrey Canada, Joel Klein and many more came out to support. Dr. Perry’s book is available for order on Amazon here. HipHopWired has previously interviewed Dr. Perry on several occasions and the last time we spoke, he mentioned that President Obama is “too malleable, too conciliatory and overall too soft.” If you missed it last time, click here to check out our latest chat with this education leader. Check out pictures Dr. Perry’s book launch below.
