Speakers: Marla Baker
Marla Baker: This unjust charge caused Amara immense stress and anxiety. Despite her achievements as a high honor roll student, teacher assistant, and excelling as a cheerleader, her future was clouded by the threat of legal repercussions that could jeopardize her collegiate prospects and scholarships. She developed severe anxiety, depression, and lost trust in authority. This experience revealed a systemic issue. The harsh and often discriminatory practices affecting students, particularly Black and brown children.
