James, C. E. (2012;2011;). Students “at risk”: Stereotypes and the schooling of black boys. Urban Education, 47(2), 464-494. This article examines how stereotypes operate in the social construction of African Canadian males as “at risk” students. Cultural analysis and critical race theory are used to explain how the stereotypes of… read more
Sports/Athletics (SA)
Athletic Voices and Academic Victories: African American Male Student-Athlete Experiences in the Pac-Ten
Martin, B. E., Harrison, C. K., Stone, J., & Lawrence, S. M. (2010). Athletic voices and academic victories: African american male student-athlete experiences in the pac-ten.Journal of Sport & Social Issues, 34(2), 131-153. The purpose of this study was to explore participants’ academic experiences and confidence about their academic achievement.… read more
Diamonds in the Rough: Examining a Case of Successful Black Male Student Athletes in College Sport
Bimper, A. Y., Harrison, L., & Clark, L. (2013). Diamonds in the rough: Examining a case of successful black male student athletes in college sport. Journal of Black Psychology, 39(2), 107-130. The goal of this study was to provide a qualitative look at the factors associated with the academic engagement… read more
Understanding Black Male Student Athletes’ Experiences at a Historically Black College/University: A Mixed Methods Approach
Cooper, J. N., & Hall, J. (2014). Understanding black male student athletes’ experiences at a historically black College/University: A mixed methods approach. Journal of Mixed Methods Research The purpose of this article is to describe how a mixed methods approach was employed to acquire a better understanding of Black male… read more