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October 6, 2015

National Fraternity implements strategies to help black males succeed

Watson, J. E. (2015). National fraternity implements strategies to help black males succeed. Diverse Issues in Higher Education, 32(6), 6.

The fraternity’s efforts are largely in response to the “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative, which was launched by President Obama last year in an effort to shine a spotlight on the challenges that beset young men of color. Since its inception, the Obama administration has actively encouraged local political and civic leaders across the country to accept the “My Brother’s Keeper Community Challenge. According to Harper, the initiative is committed to better understanding the long-term strategies that lead to better outcomes for boys and men of color.

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  • Home
  • About
  • BLACK MALE RESEARCH
    • Research Briefs
    • Black Male Education Research Collection
      • Achievement (AC)
      • Familial Influences (FI)
      • Higher Education (HE)
      • Masculinity Studies (MS)
      • Occupation/Education (OE)
      • Race and Education (RE)
      • Sports/Athletics (SA)
      • Teaching (T)
      • Urban Education (UE)
    • Prominent Authors