# 07-24-26 Danielle Hughes, Principal of Benjamin E. Mays IB World, talks with Chantel Sings about the launch of the new Afrocentric Magnet program and how it will empower students through African-centered learning, academic excellence, and cultural pride

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Published: 2026-07-24T18:59:15+00:00
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On the KMOJ Morning Show, Danielle Hughes joins Chantel Sings to discuss the opening of the Benjamin E. Mays Afrocentric Magnet program, a long-awaited educational opportunity that will welcome PreK-5 students beginning in fall 2026. She shares how the program's African-centered approach will integrate Black history, cultural identity, and academic excellence across the curriculum while providing students with a rigorous, literature-rich, and empowering learning experience. Hughes explains how the school will foster leadership, self-awareness, critical thinking, and community engagement, ensuring every child feels seen, valued, and prepared to make a positive impact. She also highlights the school's location in St. Paul's historic Rondo neighborhood, citywide transportation, after-school programming, and encourages families interested in this unique educational experience to enroll for the upcoming school year.

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