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Chalkboard Diaries: Black and Brown Girls in the Classroom

Chalkboard Diaries: Black and Brown Girls in the Classroom

Update: 2024-01-16
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In the second episode of Girl Truth’s Season Four, hosts Angela, Aniya, and Mikala provide an in-depth exploration of the teenage black girl experience, focusing on the often-overlooked challenges faced by black and brown girls in America's classrooms. Joined by guest co-hoat Evoluer House alum and immigrant fashion designer Jennielee, the girls engage in an honest discussion on the school environment for girls that look like them in various high school settings. Mikala and Angela shed light on the distinctive challenges faced in predominantly black schools, while Aniya bravely navigates the microaggressions and isolation experienced as a black girl in predominantly white educational environments. The episode concludes with a powerful contribution from Jennielee, sharing her perspective as a Latina girl whose first language is not English. Aniya passionately emphasizes the hope that by sharing their experiences, they can contribute to creating a learning environment where basic needs are met, fostering genuine awareness and understanding.











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Chalkboard Diaries: Black and Brown Girls in the Classroom

Chalkboard Diaries: Black and Brown Girls in the Classroom

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