When Did You Realize You Were Black?

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 3, 2019

Growing up in Senegal, Radio Rookie Arame Sene never thought about race. Then she moved to America. In her story she questions if she can identify as black and examines the disconnect she feels between African immigrants and black Americas. 

Plus,Veralyn Williams, Radio Rookies producer, commemorates Radio Rookie's 20th year, and looks back at her time as a Rookie (the show is responsible for launching her career in journalism).

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