#1717: Janie Ward, Tracy Robinson-Wood on 'Sister Resisters' | 51%

June 17, 2022 00:29:13
#1717: Janie Ward, Tracy Robinson-Wood on 'Sister Resisters' | 51%
51 Percent
#1717: Janie Ward, Tracy Robinson-Wood on 'Sister Resisters' | 51%

Jun 17 2022 | 00:29:13

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Show Notes

On this week’s 51%, we speak with authors Janie Victoria Ward and Tracy Robinson-Wood about their new book, Sister Resisters: Mentoring Black Women on Campus, on how college faculty can better mentor Black students. We also take a look at a new Marist Poll analyzing how Americans perceive Title IX, ahead of the legislation’s 50th anniversary.

Guests: Janie Victoria Ward and Tracy Robinson-Wood, co-authors of Sister Resisters: Mentoring Black Women on Campus

51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. It's produced by Jesse King. Our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

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