Black women in academia face unique challenges on the job

Ayesha Rascoe

January 21, 2024 / 4:59 am

Black women face unique pressures and challenges in academia. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with professor Joy Gaston Gayles of NC State University about she's seen this play out in higher education.

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Black women in academia face unique challenges on the job

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