Events
Public Oral PhD Defense: Lauren Jones
Career, Culture, or Community? The Experiences of Professional Black Women who moved to Minnesota
Advisor: Joshua Collins
Minnesota has built a reputation as a state that has progressive values, a strong job market, and a great place to raise a family. However, this may not be true for everyone. This dissertation explores the experiences of Black professional women in Minnesota and how they determine whether it can be a home for them for the long-term.
In person: Education Science 325
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