Created Equal: NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe compiles essays celebrating Black colleges
Rascoe joined Stephen Henderson to discuss her book and how the impact of these institutions goes beyond its graduates.
In her new book, "HBCU made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience," NPR's Ayesha Rascoe shares accounts and experiences from distinguished graduates of historically Black colleges and universities.
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Ayesha Rascoe is a graduate of Howard University and a regular voice on NPR. In her new book, “HBCU Made,” she recruits distinguished graduates of historically Black colleges and universities to share their accounts enrolling and attending their schools.
Rascoe joined Stephen Henderson on Created Equal Tuesday to discuss her book and how the impact of these institutions goes beyond its graduates.
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Guest:
Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday, host of the Saturday episodes of Up First, and the author of “HBCU made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience.” She wants to make it known that the HBCU impact is broad.
“[The book] is a testimony to say that these institutions have given so much to the world, really, and continue to do so; and that they are worthy of celebration and worthy of support,” Rascoe said.
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