11/1/23

I am drawn to Afro-Caribbean voices who proudly embrace their black heritage.

Episode 36: Dr. Vanessa K. Valdes, Associate Provost for Community Engagement, City College of New York, CUNY

Learn more here:

https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/profiles/vanessa-valdes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_K._Vald%C3%A9s

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