# Black Middle-Class and Educational Attainment

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Podcast: [The Counter-Narrative Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-counter-narrative-show-7337692)
Published: 2025-09-27T15:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7732522
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## Resource

Omari Jackson discusses the importance of focusing on the black middle class in educational attainment. He highlights the lack of programs for middle-class black children, despite their financial stability. Jackson emphasizes the need for better support and resources for middle-class students, noting that many lack social and cultural capital. He also addresses the stigma around proprietary institutions and the importance of saving for college. Jackson advocates for more minority faculty in predominantly white institutions to provide better guidance and support. He stresses the significance of financial planning and community connections for educational success.

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