Crosscut Now Studio Sessions
Valerie Jarrett
7/3/2019 | 13m 31sVideo has Closed Captions
Valerie Jarrett talks about her journey from a childhood in Iran to the Obama White House.
When Chicago lawyer and businesswoman Valerie Jarrett tried to hire a young lawyer named Michelle Robinson to work with her in Chicago’s Mayor’s office, a life-long friendship began, one that would take her to the White House with Barack and Michelle Obama. Jarrett talks about her journey, from a childhood in Iran to her role as senior advisor to the most powerful couple in the world.
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Crosscut Now Studio Sessions is a local public television program presented by Cascade PBS
Crosscut Now Studio Sessions
Valerie Jarrett
7/3/2019 | 13m 31sVideo has Closed Captions
When Chicago lawyer and businesswoman Valerie Jarrett tried to hire a young lawyer named Michelle Robinson to work with her in Chicago’s Mayor’s office, a life-long friendship began, one that would take her to the White House with Barack and Michelle Obama. Jarrett talks about her journey, from a childhood in Iran to her role as senior advisor to the most powerful couple in the world.
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