A biracial teen was left traumatised after a racially-charged attack in the US last week.
The teen was allegedly set alight when she was targeted by four white men, leaving her face and neck wounded.
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According to Cover Media, after hearing about the attack, Meghan Duchess of Sussex reached out to the teen, encouraging her to "avoid the negativity on social media and focus on her wellbeing."
According to reports, Meghan also stressed to the teen "the importance self-care and allowing herself to heal."
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