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North Philly’s Jr. Barber Academy teaches kids the basics of barbering and entrepreneurship

P. Michael Boone learned to cut his own hair out of necessity. Now he teaches kids the trade in his North Philly shop. But students also walk away with entrepreneurial skills and big dreams.

Prentice Michael Boone helps teach his young students the art of being a barber at his Junior Academy course on a Friday evening. HEATHER KHALIFA / Staff Photographer
Prentice Michael Boone helps teach his young students the art of being a barber at his Junior Academy course on a Friday evening. HEATHER KHALIFA / Staff PhotographerRead more / File Photograph