‘The Black Family Who Built America’ chronicles the McKissacks’ design legacy – PBS

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For centuries, Black Americans’ significant contributions to architecture and design have often been overlooked. A new book chronicles the indelible mark one family has left on American construction since the mid-1800s. Ali Rogin speaks with Cheryl McKissack Daniel, author of “The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissacks, Two Centuries of Daring Pioneers,” for more.
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Ali Rogin Ali Rogin
Ali Rogin is a correspondent for the PBS News Hour and PBS News Weekend, reporting on a number of topics including foreign affairs, health care and arts and culture. She received a Peabody Award in 2021 for her work on News Hour’s series on the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect worldwide. Rogin is also the recipient of two Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association and has been a part of several teams nominated for an Emmy, including for her work covering the fall of ISIS in 2020, the Las Vegas mass shooting in 2017, the inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2014, and the 2010 midterm elections.
Kaisha Young Kaisha Young
Kaisha Young is a general assignment producer at PBS News Weekend.
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