Gaymon, N. E. (1999). The tedious but rewarding professional journey of a negro, colored, black and african american male librarian. Journal of Educational Media & Library Sciences, 36(3), 305-318. Personal account of educational and professional experiences of the former Director of Libraries, Florida A&M University. Access to full article can be found… read more
Black and white adolescents’ perceptions of their weight
Desmond, S. M., Hallinan, C., Price, J. H., & Smith, D. (1989). Black and white adolescents’ perceptions of their weight. Journal of School Health, 59(8), 353. Black and white adolescents’ perceptions of their weight were examined in this study. A 22-item questionnaire on weight perceptions and weight control was administered… read more
A Survey of the Literature on Theories and Prevention of Black Male Youth Involvement in Violence
Washington, E. M. (1996). A Survey of the Literature on Theories and Prevention of Black Male Youth Involvement in Violence.The Journal of Negro Education, 65(4), 403. Part of a special issue on educating children in a violent society. The writer provides a review of research and thinking on the causes of… read more
Investigating the Rise (and Fall) of Young Black Male Suicide in the United States, 1982–2001
Wadsworth, T., Kubrin, C. E., & Herting, J. R. (2014). Investigating the Rise (and Fall) of Young Black Male Suicide in the United States, 1982–2001. Journal of African American Studies, 18(1), 72 – 91. Scholars and public health officials alike have expressed significant concern over the dramatic growth in suicide among young… read more