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RacismFamilyCultureSocietyMental Health He’s Three. He’s Black. He’s Good at Soccer. And Somehow The Police Got Involved.

Maia Niguel Hoskin, Ph.D.

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The little boy is three. Not thirteen or 30. He is three, and apparently, he’s already causing problems. Not because he’s fighting other children or threatening anyone. According to his parents, he’s causing problems because he is too good at soccer.

A three-year-old Black boy named Nevada has gone viral after his family said police escorted them away from a youth soccer game in Winter Park, Florida, following complaints about his extraordinary performance on the field.

A three-year-old was playing soccer, and somehow, the police became involved. I have so many questions.…