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Question: Hi there. I read with great interest a reference to a "recent" study in your online publication (Chapter 3) in which African American students, who self-identified as Black, received lower test scores than those who didn't reveal their racial identity. Can you provide a citation for this study? I've searched and searched but can't find the source material. Many thanks!

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Dear Susan,

Thank you for the question. While the 'recent' may have worn off by now, I believe you can find out more about this study in this Atlantic article, as well as this paper, both by Dr. Claude Steele. Thank you for digging into this very important issue. I hope this helps you take the next step.

Best wishes in your work,

Kiley Bednar

Question Date: Mon, 06/01/2020