898: An Argument
Summary
This episode explores the consequences of Nicole Hannah-Jones’ 2014 decision to enroll her daughter in a segregated public school rather than opting out. Through interviews with Nicole and her now-teenage daughter Nadja, the show examines the tension between idealistic commitments to equity and the personal academic struggles Nadja faced. Nadja recounts feeling underserved and angry about her mother’s choice, eventually selecting a high-achieving, majority-white high school herself. The story culminates in a candid conversation where mother and daughter confront the complex realities of sys…
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