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Ying's journey into the complex intersection of race and education began over a decade ago while teaching about race within various educational contexts. Notably, she realized that the traditional narratives often centered around white students left little room for the experiences of Black and Native children. Ying highlights how institutional histories often dismiss the significance of these groups as mere footnotes, rather than acknowledging them as critical players in the broader story of American schooling. This experience spurred her to write a book that not only synthesized existing histories but also made them accessible to a wider audience.