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African American families and education  

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  • This entry describes the struggle for equitable educational opportunities that has been a defining feature of the African American family experience. It describes the history of this struggle, gains in education for African American families and youth, the impact of socioeconomic status on the educational experiences of African American students, and current education concerns facing African American families. [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; African American Families and Education]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/African_American_families_and_education

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