Gaston, J. C. (1986). The Destruction Of The Young Black Male: The Impact Of Popular Culture And Organized Sports.Journal of Black Studies, 16(4), 369-384. The negative influences of popular culture & professional sports on black youths struggling for a positive self-concept are discussed. It is argued that the young black M’s… read more
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Black athletes at the millennium
Harrison, C. K. (2000). Black athletes at the millennium. society, 37(3), 35-39. Analyzes Harry Edwards’ theories and solutions regarding black male athletes, discussing the single-minded pursuit of sports glory by black males to the exclusion of cultural, educational, and social needs. Examines the systemic channeling of black males by American institutions, noting… read more
Promoting the Academic Engagement and Success of Black Male Student-Athletes
Harris, P. C., Hines, E. M., Kelly, D. D., Williams, D. J., & Bagley, B. (2014). Promoting the Academic Engagement and Success of Black Male Student-Athletes.The High School Journal, 97(3), 180-195. The goal of this study was to provide a qualitative look at the factors associated with the academic engagement and… read more
NCAA Black Male Student-Athlete Identity and Academic Outcomes
Bimper, A. Y. (2013). NCAA Black Male Student-Athlete Identity and Academic Outcomes. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 84, A79. Background/Purpose Sport scholars and academic advisers face the premier challenge of enhancing the experiences of Black collegiate student athletes and understanding the elements influencing their academic performances. Limited research exist investigating the… read more