Mandara, J. (2006). The impact of family functioning on african american males’ academic achievement: A review and clarification of the empirical literature. Teachers College Record, 108(2), 206-223. This article reviews and clarifies many inconsistencies and misconceptions in the research literature on the effects of family functioning on African American male… read more
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Are Sports Overemphasized in the Socialization Process of African American Males? A Qualitative Analysis of Former Collegiate Athletes’ Perception of Sport Socialization
Beamon, K. K. (2010). Are sports overemphasized in the socialization process of african american males? A qualitative analysis of former collegiate athletes’ perception of sport socialization. Journal of Black Studies, 41(2), 281-300. Scholars have noted that an elevated level of sports socialization in the family, neighborhood, and media exists within… read more
An investigation of the possible effects of an immersion as compared to a traditional program for African American males
Sanders, E. T. W., & Reed, P. L. (1995). An investigation of the possible effects of an immersion as compared to a traditional program for african american males. Urban Education [H.W. Wilson – EDUC], 30, 93. A study examined differences over time between male elementary students who attended the African-American… read more
Exploring Challenges That Threaten to Impede the Academic Success of Academically Underprepared BlackMales at an HBCU
Palmer, R. T., Davis, R. J., & Hilton, A. A. (2009). Exploring challenges that threaten to impede the academic success of academically underprepared black males at an HBCU. Journal of College Student Development, 50(4), 429-445 Historically, education has played a central role in the lives of Blacks. Although Blacks continue… read more