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How a tech-based program on health brought African American kids and parents together

  • Written by Velma McBride Murry, University Professor, Departments of Health Policy and Human & Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University
High-tech tools can help African American children avoid drugs and alcohol, honor their racial heritage, and remain optimistic.Getty Images / Klaus Vedfelt

The mere act of growing up brings special challenges to young African Americans, particularly those living in rural areas. Resources there are often limited, compared to what’s offered in...

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