Frederica Wilson said "Although African American and Hispanic students have made tremendous academic strides since the Civil Rights Era, graduation and dropout rates suggest that substantial barriers persist." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 18, 2019

Although African American and Hispanic students have made tremendous academic strides since the Civil Rights Era, graduation and dropout rates suggest that substantial barriers persist.

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Frederica Wilson

Democratic · Florida

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Wilson highlights ongoing educational barriers for African American and Hispanic students.

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