This edition: Dr. Edison O. Jackson, Pres., Medgar Evers College/CUNY
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Original tape date: October 11, 2006.Host Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. sits down with Dr. Edison O. Jackson, who is President at Medgar Evers College/CUNY. They discuss the great history of Medgar Evers College and the positive growth it has gone through, even in the face of discrimination and racial prejudices. They also talk about the ongoing effort to recruit African American males to the college, the funding effort that has proven fruitful, and the challenges faced from within the college system.
Guest List
Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. Director, Urban Education Policy Center, CUNY Graduate Center.
Dr. Edison O. Jackson President, Medgar Evers College/CUNY
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