From classrooms to careers, Black women describe lasting effects of racialized bias

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As a child, Nefatari excelled at advanced mathematics. But a teacher questioned her academic success in this area because the teacher believed Black girls were not good at math. Years later, as a research participant, Nefatari said the teacher's influence steered her away from he

As a child, Nefatari excelled at advanced mathematics. But a teacher questioned her academic success in this area because the teacher believed Black girls were not good at math. Years later, as a research participant, Nefatari said the teacher's influence steered her away from he This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking certification. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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