Tokiwa Smith, a black female Chemical Engineer, Social Entrepreneur, and the founder of a STEM Education firm discussed the double-edge challenges faced by young black students. She introduced the systemic complexities working against black students, and proposed a solution pathway, both from home and school.
"The education field is very much a white woman's profession, right. And that whole culture fits within education even in districts that has majority teachers of color. And so with that, there are always biases against black children - from higher suspension rates to more in special ed, to determining this kids can't do anything...." - Tokiwa Smith
