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Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu | Smart ≠ Acting White: Reclaiming Black Excellence

Episode Summary

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu breaks down the power of the peer group in shaping Black academic achievement.

Episode Notes

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu breaks down the power of the peer group in shaping Black academic achievement. He explores why schools must be seen as social institutions, how peer pressure affects Black boys, and why integrating role models, academic competition, and cultural pride is critical for real educational equity. Insightful, urgent, and empowering.

Source: Developing Positive Self-Images In Black Children (1988) | Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu
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