Interview with Zakiya Smith Ellis

The secretary of higher education for the state of New Jersey talks about her path to a career in policy, family history and handling racist attitudes at college

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May 28, 2020
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May 28, 2020
Paul Basken
Source: New Jersey Department of Education
Zakiya Smith Ellis, New Jersey secretary of higher education
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