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UNM’s New Director of Africana Studies

February 25, 2022
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2.24.2022 – After more than 20 years at the University of New Mexico, Dr. Kirsten Pai Buick steps into a new role as Director of Africana Studies. New Mexico in Focus host Gene Grant asks Dr. Pai Buick about her experiences in the state and how they helped shape her plan for what will soon…

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Addressing the Yazzie-Martinez Lawsuit

February 4, 2022
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2.4.2022 – More than three years after a court ruling mandating change, the state legislature is considering a trio of bills aimed at making education more equitable for all New Mexican Students. Out Line Opinion panelists debate whether the proposals go far enough to help Native American students in response to the Yazzie-Martinez lawsuit. Host:…

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