The Why: Philly Explained

Black Masterman students call out racism


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At a time when Black students at other Philly area schools were anonymously calling out their alma maters on social media, Kayla Gibson took different approach: She made a documentary called “16,” featuring 16 stories of racism, stereotyping and microaggressions she and her peers experienced at Masterman High, the selective magnet school where 16% of the students are Black. Kayla and Masterman principal Jessica Brown join us to discuss what students and the school are doing to address the issues raised in her documentary.documentary called “16,” featuring 16 stories of racism, stereotyping and microaggressions she and her peers experienced at Masterman High, the selective magnet school where 16% of the students are Black.

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