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" In the public, it seems to be painted that when minorities get pregnant, they need to get abortions, especially when it comes to teen pregnancy. It's like, when black girls are pregnant, it's like a statistic, but when white girls get pregnant, they get a TV show. "

Benjamin Watson

White

Teen

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" Most people, almost everyone knows of a teen mom. Teen pregnancy rates are growing, and we need to bring awareness to that. "