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Acting white is one of the most hurtful accusations that one African American adolescent can hurl at another. The accusation may result in some adolescents, becoming depressed or anxious, changing their behavior, or allowing their grades to slip.
In this workshop you will learn:
The “Real” definition of Acting white
Acting white = Valuing academic achievement is a MYTH
What is the acting white trap and why it is important that adolescents spend some time in
How to help adolescents cope with accusation
This workshop based on Dr. Neal-Barnett’s NSF-funded research is excellent for parents and school personnel
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