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ANM 'Black in Athens' Special: Academics

Our special episode concludes with a discussion about the experience of Black academics at a majority-white institution – the University of Georgia. Dr. Barbara McCaskill from the English department, Dr. Llewellyn Cornelius from the School of Social Work and Nneka Ewulonu, a J.D. candidate in the School of Law.

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!