Suffering from racist acts can prompt Black teens to constructive action

I was recently quoted in Science News for Teens, a news outlet that breaks down academic science articles for an adolescent audience. My commentary focused on breaking down the implications of a new study led by my colleagues Elan Hope & Chauncey Smith focused on identifying how Black youth’s experiences of racial stress related to different aspect of their critical consciousness.

Check out the article below. It can be a useful tool in teaching youth about the impact of racial stress!

Published by Nkemka

Scholar of Black youth's healing and empowerment. Advocate for mental health and social justice. Creator of art and experiences for soul-searching dreamers.

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