ABC Remix: Misty, John and Lamond: More Black Homeschooling Celebrities

I previously wrote about 12 Black celebrities were homeschooled as well as 5 Black celebrity parents who homeschooled their children. Since posting those lists, I have discovered a few more celebrity homeschoolers. Check them out!

Misty Copeland

In her memoir, Life in Motion, Copeland writes:

"The summer before I turned fifteen, we decided that it would be better for me to be homeschooled to allow more time for dance. There was an independent study program a few blocks from our condo. I would go there every couple of weeks to meet with a teacher, get new assignments, and be graded on the previous bundle of homework."

John Legend

Many know about this Pop/R&B stars talent, but did you know that he was homeschooled for part of his academic life? John Legend speaks about his homeschool experience in an interview:

"I was home schooled until I was old enough to start first grade, but my mom gave me tests and the school, a private Christian school, put me in second grade instead. I stayed there for third grade and was home schooled again for 4th, 5th and 6th grades. When my parents got divorced, I went to a public school, but I was tested again and instead of going into 7th grade I went into 8th. "

Lamond Murray

Former NBA star Lamond Murray has played for the Los Angeles Clippers, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Toronto Raptors, and the New Jersey Nets. In addition to his basketball career he is also a homeschool father and founder of Real Run Academy that offers PE classes to homeschoolers and other children.

"Real Run Academy was founded by Lamond Murray in 2007 originally for his kids. He decided to home school his children due to the low standards of education in their school district. During this time Lamond realized the need for qualified P.E. Programs available to his own children"