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  • The college-going gap between Black and white Americans is getting worse

    May 15, 2023 12:00 pm by USA TodayIllinois in the News
    Patrick Ben III stands outside the Bruce Nesbitt African American Cultural Center at U of I

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    • Patrick Ben III stands outside the Bruce Nesbitt African American Cultural Center at U of I

    When Patrick Ben III finally made it to U of I, the shortcomings of his high school were laid bare. Other students 'were sitting there in class talking about how they’ve already done this stuff, where I’m thinking, all of this is new to me.'