#KnowCLT: Systemic Racism|Part 1

The first program in our series explores how racism has shaped the education system (both public and private) in our city and county. We discuss how Charlotte was once a model of integration|but in the last few decades|has become deeply re-segregated. We look at what policies have promoted this move backwards|including property tax allocations. We also talk about the adultification (treating a young person as more mature than they actually are) of African American children and teens|and how implicit bias affects the interactions between educators and students of color. Our guests help us explore the toll that systemic racism takes on mental health and overall educational outcomes.