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Month: January 2023

NBC15; Madison Community Members React to The Death of Tyre Nichols

Posted on January 27, 2023

The death of Tyre Nichols due to police brutality may make kids envision themselves and lose trust in authority figures. Parents need to have these tough conversations with their kids to help restore this trust.

Posted in youth health mediaTagged Black families, discrimination, legal system, Media coverage, mental health, parenting, Youth

WPR; New research shows how online racial harassment affects Black and Hispanic youth

Posted on January 27, 2023

New research shows how online racial harassment affects Black and Hispanic youth.

Posted in youth health mediaTagged academics, discrimination, mental health, social media, Youth

Madison.com; Social Media Effects on Youth of Color [from The Conversation]

Posted on January 27, 2023

Online racial discrimination or harassment has a negative effect on the academic and emotional well-being of students of color. Youth who observed more online racial harassment or discrimination suffered more depression and anxiety than those …

Posted in youth health mediaTagged academics, discrimination, mental health, social media, Youth

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