Irby, D. J., Petchauer, E., & Kirkland, D. (2013). Engaging black males on their own terms: What schools can learn from black males who produce hip-hop. Multicultural Learning and Teaching, 8(2), 15. Education scholars and practitioners have much to learn about engagement and motivation of Black males by directing their… read more
Factors affecting bachelor’s degree completion among Black males with prior attrition
Matthews-Whetstone, R., & Scott, J. A. (2015). Factors affecting bachelor’s degree completion among black males with prior attrition. Research in Higher Education Journal,28, 1. Black males lag behind their female counterparts in bachelor’s degree completion. This study examined why Black males leave higher education, eventually return, and complete their degrees.… read more
Black Male Mentor
Watson, J. E. (2015). Black male mentor. Diverse Issues in Higher Education, 31(24), 18. Palmer enrolled in a master’s program in counseling at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, but by then he had already developed an interest in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Palmer Title: Associate Professor of Student… read more
We shall overcome – by focusing on black male students
Gill, D. (2014). We shall overcome – by focusing on black male students. Education Digest, 80(2), 36. African-American males are disproportionately referred to special education and for discipline, and not identified for gifted and talented programs and Advanced Placement courses. District staff met with key stakeholders to refine and enact… read more