I think I’ve posted this before, but it’s worth watching again as I prepare you for my dissertation. 😉
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Author: Rene Najera
Aside
I’m a little busy right now working on the dissertation. It really is taking up almost all of my free time… Baby Ren is taking up the rest. So bare with me as I finish this one last thing before I become the next doctor (of public health). In the meantime, why don’t you read about the racial wealth divide in Baltimore. I did, and it was eye-opening. Talk to you soon.
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