The son of a sharecropper who got an education and then a PHD... in corn?

In 40 years I have interviewed amazing people and heard great stories. I have to say that Robert J Jones life is one of the best examples ever of how - anything is possible! He's the son of a sharecropper who got an education and then a PHD...in corn?As a college professor and academic he also was a member of THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS and won 2 Grammys. Now as the Chancellor of the University of Illinois he's here with good news, and we could all use that!SHOW NOTESHonoring Chancellor Jones's agricultural past and present, we hope you will help these fine organizations. Support the Farm Foundation and the National 4-H Council however you can!Learn more about UofI and their record enrollment while other schools struggle Listen to The Sounds of Blackness features Robert Jones on their Grammy winning "The Evolution of Gospel" and hear their work here with Stevie Wonder on "Conversation Peace"Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Steve on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Check out the details here.Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.