Strayhorn, T. L. (2015). Factors influencing black males’ preparation for college and success in STEM majors: A mixed methods study. Western Journal of Black Studies,39(1), 45. This paper was designed to amplify a growing body of research that implicates minority male identity and interest in science and math learning and… Continue Reading Factors Influencing Black Males’ Preparation for College and Success in STEM Majors: A Mixed Methods Study
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Between a Ball and a Harsh Place: A Study of Black Male Community College Student-Athletes and Academic Progress
Horton, D. (2015). Between a ball and a harsh place: A study of black male community college student-athletes and academic progress. Community College Review, 43(3), 287-305. This study examined to what extent differences exist in pre-college characteristics and academic performance between Black male student-athletes and their student-athlete peers. Data… Continue Reading Between a Ball and a Harsh Place: A Study of Black Male Community College Student-Athletes and Academic Progress
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Critical Facilitators of Non-Cognitive Skills for Black Males
C Rob Shorette II, & Palmer, R. T. (2015). Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs): Critical facilitators of non-cognitive skills for black males. Western Journal of Black Studies, 39(1), 18. Using naturalistic inquiry, this study sought to better understand the ways historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) helped to facilitate… Continue Reading Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Critical Facilitators of Non-Cognitive Skills for Black Males