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Striving Is Bad For Your Health

The Dream

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The Toll of Excellence

This chapter explores the negative health impacts of the pursuit of excellence among middle-class Black individuals, revealing a strong link between high achievement and serious health issues. It discusses the ongoing systemic barriers faced by people of color in America and highlights the personal costs of achieving upward mobility, especially for women.

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