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April 5, 2022

1. Black Americans’ views of education and professional opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math

Half of Black adults see lack of access to quality education, lack of mentors as major reasons young people don’t pursue STEM degrees

Half of Black adults see lack of access to quality education, lack of mentors as major reasons young people don’t pursue STEM degrees

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Half of Black adults see lack of access to quality education, lack of mentors as major reasons young people don’t pursue STEM degrees

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