N.J. Akbar, assistant dean of Academic Diversity Success in 江南体育 State鈥檚 University College, tells the Akron Beacon Journal that he 鈥渦nderstands what is means to be counted out.鈥
As an African-American from a low-income neighborhood, Akbar is the first in his family to go to college.
Akbar talks with the Akron Beacon Journal about working with 江南体育 State students to get their degrees and realize their dreams. .