This is the final part to our three-part series on Affirmative Action. This piece includes an interview with director of college counselor, Adam Gimple and Shaza Murigande, co-leader of ONYX. Azariah Charles sits down with special guest Adam Harris, award winning journalist, and author of The State Must Provide to talk about Historically Black Colleges and Universities(HBCU impact on the community and the effects of discontinuing Affirmative Action has had on college applicants.
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Affirmative action: part 3
March 7, 2024
Award winning journalist and staff writer for the Atlantic, Adam Harris, speaks to the Masters School on MLK Day about the history of HBCU’s and its funding.
About the Contributors
Zara Suvanto, TBN Executive Producer
Zara Suvanto, a senior, and the Co-Executive Producer of Tower Broadcast for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Suvanto’s interest for broadcast journalism began with watching Erin Andrew’s on TV during the 2021 Super Bowl and aspiring to be just like her. From there, she joined the intro to broadcast class her junior year. In just one year, she showcased her ability to edit, interview, and create dozens of stories.
Throughout her time on TBN, Suvanto has attended the NSPCA awards where she earned the title of an award-winning student journalist. She is beyond grateful to be continuing her journalism career at Syracuse, Newhouse.
When not in the Tower Lab working on a segment, you can find Suvanto on the basketball and tennis courts. She is also on the stage dancing hip hop with her student led dance group, MUSE.
Azariah Charles, TBN Executive Producer
Azariah Charles is an award-winning journalist who is still growing in her journey, currently in junior year. She is serving her second year as Executive Producer after starting two years ago in the Intro to Broadcast Journalism class as a freshman. Passionate about English, she enjoys reading in her free time. In addition to her love for English and journalism, Azariah is also a dedicated athlete, participating in volleyball, basketball, and track. She draws inspiration from figures like Robin Roberts and Holly Rowe, aspiring to become a sports commentator like Holly Rowe in the future.