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The U.S. Census Bureau published an article in June 2020 proclaiming that 90% of the population has graduated from high school and that Black students have achieved an 88% graduation rate. However, only 26% of Black students attain a college degree, which is 10% lower than the national average. Why is this true, and what can be done to change these numbers?

Jasmine Symone

Writing since February 2022 · 1 story contributed