In 2020, a group of young people founded the Wake County Black Student Coalition. But two years later, organizers say it's harder to recruit and retain students to assemble around issues of social justice. WUNC youth reporter Christopher Williams highlights the challenges of leading a lasting movement.
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After the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, schools around the country pledged to boost security measures and increased the presence of law enforcement on campus — partly to
Since 2020, the student group has advocated for eliminating police officers from school buildings in favor of investing in counselors and support staff for students.
In response to recent mass shootings, many across the nation call for increased security and police presence in schools. Students of color, however, voice concern that police presence puts them in more danger, rather than less.