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Scenario

When academic excellence is questioned based on race

My son is the only Black kid in his advanced classes and teachers keep suggesting he might be more comfortable in regular classes where he would fit in better.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The presumption of intellectual inadequacy based on racial identity creates barriers to advancement that disguise systemic exclusion as caring guidance.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Discrimination as belonging denied?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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