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: A 2026 study found Black and Latino teens possess superior skills in detecting online disinformation and racist propaganda compared to white peers, largely developed through lived experiences navigating online racism . The Impact of Representation

In a 2019 survey conducted by the Black Youth Project, Black teens identified the types of stories and characters they want to see in media. These included:

Black teens want to see themselves in every genre—not just the ones Hollywood reserves for them.