NAACP Applauds President Obama’s Tuition-Free Community College Proposal

The NAACP released the following statement regarding President Obama’s tuition-free community college proposal:

From Cornell William Brooks, NAACP President & CEO:

“The NAACP applauds President Obama on his proposal to establish a government program that makes community college tuition-free for millions of students for two years. This program would be a significant investment in expanding educational opportunities for millions of students across the country and for training a globally competitive workforce in the 21st century. We also are pleased that this program would provide job training opportunities, creating additional pathways for more Americans to join the middle class. We urge Congress to work with President Obama in approving this plan and making equal opportunity a reality for all.”