Harper, S. R. (2009). Race, interest convergence, and transfer outcomes for black male student athletes. New Directions For Community Colleges, 2009(147), 29-37. Although much of the existing literature on black male student athletes in Division I sports programs at four-year institutions explores the social construction of their athletic identities, their lived experiences… read more
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“What They See as Acceptable:” A Co-Cultural Theoretical Analysis of Black Male Students at a Predominantly White Institution
Glenn, C. L., & Johnson, D. L. (2012). “What They See as Acceptable:” A Co-Cultural Theoretical Analysis of Black Male Students at a Predominantly White Institution. Howard Journal Of Communications, 23(4), 351-368. This study uses co-cultural theory to explore how African American male college students select and enact communication strategies at a… read more
Black Males in the College Classroom: A Quantitative Analysis of Student Athlete-Faculty Interactions
Comeaux, E. (2008). Black Males in the College Classroom: A Quantitative Analysis of Student Athlete-Faculty Interactions. Challenge – A Journal of Research on African American Men,14(1), 1-13. There are increasing concerns about the educational experiences of Division I student-athletes in big-time college sports. Calls for reform have come from within colleges… read more
Higher Education And The Plight Of The Black Male Athlete
Siegel, D. (1994). Higher Education And The Plight Of The Black Male Athlete. Journal of Sport & Social Issues, 18(3), 207-223. The effect of athletic participation on the graduation rate of Black male scholarship athletes was examined. Data are reviewed and comparisons are made of Whites versus Blacks at “elite” schools and… read more