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Rising Suicide Rate Among Black Girls; Backlash To Activist Reality TV Show

09.17.2021 - By WBURPlay

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In 2018, researchers noted an increase in suicides among Black children over the last decade, but a new study shows that the biggest rise is among Black girls. Arielle Sheftall, lead author on the study, explains what's contributing to the increases and what can be done to stop it. And, CBS had a reality show in the works that would have put activists in competition against each other. After a swift backlash, its producers shifted format. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans weighs in on the controversy.

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