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The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast

Should Black People Learn a Trade or Earn a College Degree?

The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast

The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

Society & Culture, Education, Government

4.8717 Ratings

🗓️ 15 July 2025

⏱️ 155 minutes

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Summary

Dr Steve Perry joins Tezlyn Figaro to discuss the ongoing debate about if Black people specifically Black men should earn a college degree, learn a trade or do both. 

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