Black Brains are Wired Differently?

Recent findings by researchers have shown that Black youth are impacted by “toxic stress” as a result of poverty and other adversity at a higher rate than White youth. I have a psychology background, educationally and professionally, so I had a pretty decent familiarity with the concept of ACEs and how these adverse experiences can continue to affect the outcomes for individuals during adulthood. But as a mother, it is a devastating reality. Some of the life factors that I hope to shield my child from, are likely directly impacting her.