Q&A with MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, UNC alum Nikole Hannah-Jones

Posted Oct 26, 2017
UNC alum and The New York Times magazine writer, Nikole Hannah-Jones, was named a MacArthur Genius Grant fellow for her work and documentation on resegregation of the United States, particularly rooted in housing and education. Her work has received vast recognition, winning her a National Magazine, Peabody Award and George Polk Award. (Daily Tar Heel)

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