What to Know About Kamala Harris' Viral Coconut Tree Meme: "You Exist in the Context of All in Which You Live"

This article references a 2023 study released by ECMC Group and VICE Media Group that found that of more than 1,000 low-income, first-generation and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) high school students, just 8% feel fully prepared in their post-high school plans. And when asked about their top needs in making a decision, about a third listed needing to feed themselves, safe housing or an ability to take care of themselves physically. More than half were unsure of how they will pay for college.