Phalen, E. M. (2013). Beyond Passion: Maximizing on Lessons Learned to Better Serve African American Males. Peabody Journal of Education, 88(4), 474-487. A passion to ensure the educational and life success of all children, particularly young African American men, has propelled my work for all of my professional life. Although following one’s… read more
African American males and the scientific endeavor
Baptiste, H. P., & Boyer, J. B. (2000). African American males and the scientific endeavor. Journal of African American Men, 4(4), 49-61. Discusses the general absence of African American males in the sciences, and suggests that understanding this lack of representation is critical. Profiles several “ancient Africans of science,” including Imhotep, Elijah… read more
The education of African American males: frameworks for developing authenticity
Patton, J. M. (1995). The education of African American males: frameworks for developing authenticity. Journal of African American Men, 1(2), 5-27. This article begins with a contextual overview of the education of young African American males. Philosophical and theoretical guideposts are later offered to suggest direction for the authentic education of these… read more
Public education programs for African-American males: a gender equity perspective
Truely, W. G., & Davis, M. F. (1994). Public education programs for African-American males: a gender equity perspective. New York University Review of Law and Social Change, 21(4), 725 – 744. Examines discrimination against and sexual harassment of girls in the classroom; in light of Title IX of the Education Amendments of… read more