Are they smarter???????? And why???

[Harambee]

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@ksarmand

I believe that rather than giving up on the idea that hard work will pay off, they have fallen prey to the notion that the only form of success is that which can be measured by material goods and not personal fulfillment. Thus, when earning good grades in school earns them nothing but derision from their peers, African American students are discouraged since they cannot grasp a tangible reward.

I completely agree with this statement. I have seen it over and over again throughout high school.</p>