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By Ebony Flake· Updated January 11, 2023
Black children are suffering in public schools, and the effects of institutional racism are paralyzing potential.
A meta-analysis published by the American Psychological Association found that middle and high-school-aged kids who endure frequent interpersonal discrimination are at greater risk for depression, substance abuse, poor self-esteem, risky sexual behavior, and lower academic performance. Racism also harms younger children in fundamental ways. According to
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