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Experiences of African American Spanish Learners in the US: mitigating racialization and fostering belonging through an inclusive curriculum

Experiencias de aprendices afroamericanos de español en los Estados Unidos: mitigar la racialización y cultivar la pertenencia a través de currículos inclusivos

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Pages 138-154 | Received 23 Jul 2023, Accepted 15 Nov 2023, Published online: 26 Dec 2023

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