Erik M. Hines, Joseph N. Cooper, Michael Corral, (2019) “Overcoming the odds: First-generation black and Latino male collegians’ perspectives on pre-college barriers and facilitators”, Journal for Multicultural Education, Vol. 13 Issue: 1, pp.51-69, https://doi.org/10.1108/JME-11-2017-0064 Black and Latino males face challenges to college-going that may alter their decision to attend college. However, many Black and… read more
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African American males in the community college: Towards a model of academic success
Wood, J. L. (2010). African american males in the community college: Towards a model of academic success (Order No. 3410569). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (504817331). Retrieved from http://ezproxy.lib.utexas.edu/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/504817331?accountid=7118 Many scholars have noted the dismal persistence rates of Black male students in community colleges, as well as their poor academic… read more
Capital identity projection: Understanding the psychosocial effects of capitalism on Black male community college students
Wood, J. Luke & Essien-Wood, Idara. (2012). Capital identity projection: Understanding the psychosocial effects of capitalism on Black male community college students. Journal of Economic Psychology. 33. 984–995. 10.1016/j.joep.2012.06.001. This study examined factors impacting the success of Black male students in a Southwestern US community college. Data were collected using… read more
Understanding the personal goals of Black male community college students: Facilitating academic and psychosocial development
Wood, J.L. & Palmer, R.T. J Afr Am St (2013) 17: 222. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12111-013-9248-3 Similar to 4-year institutions, community colleges are struggling to find ways to increase the success rates of racial and ethnic minority students in general and Black males specifically. According to data from the Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal… read more