Presents initial findings in a study of language use by preadolescent African-American male participants in a neighborhood sponsored Youth Basketball Association. Using data collected over a 30-month period in Chicago (Illinois), the study takes an ethnographic approach for exploring communicative competencies in oral and written language. (JB)

Explores links between two films, "Lilies of the Field" (1962) and "Driving Miss Daisy" (1987), their portrayal of African-American men in relationships with White women, and audience and critic responses to the films. Little has changed in the Hollywood perceptions since the earlier film was made. (JB)

Examines the success of Jewish Day schools (in terms of curriculum, parent involvement, and societal implications) in the United States and Afrocentric educational programs (in terms of arguments for, focus on male students, transition to adulthood, and community involvement) in developing positive self-concepts and academic success among…

Presents a follow-up study of a cohort of 39 out of 115 African-American high school males who reached an average of 21 years. Results demonstrate some consequences of demographic change on educational outcome. Processes of undereducation of this segment of society are illustrated. (SLD)

Reviews research and thinking on the causes of the disproportionate involvement of black male youths in interpersonal violence and violent activities, and examines societal and community responses to this problem. Programs aimed at preventing or reducing black male youth violence are critiqued. (SLD)

Examined the involvement of adjudicated African-American male adolescents in assaultive interpersonal violence within the context of a descriptive evaluation of co-occurring alcohol use, drug use, and other mental disorders. Results with 257 subjects did not support the notion that interpersonal violence and other disorders arise from the same…

Discusses whether white male teachers can be positive role models for at-risk black male youth and concludes that they can if they are men of integrity who are willing to take on the risks associated with being a dedicated teacher. (SLD)

Addresses the problem of child abuse, domestic violence, and interpersonal/community violence as leading causes of injury and death to young ethnic minority children, particularly males. It reviews some of the interdisciplinary collaborative strategies that have been offered by leaders in medicine and education and presents evaluative commentary…

Discusses the PROJECT 2000 program as a preventive measure against school failure among inner-city African American males. It outlines the scope and vision of this community-based program and its impact on the education of African American youth via its use of adult male role models who offer assistance with academic subjects, comradery, and…

Reviews three prominent theories addressing social and cultural factors that can inhibit academic excellence among African American boys: Steele's stereotype threat model; Ogbu's cultural-ecological perspective; and Majors and Billson's "cool pose" theory. All three emphasize barriers preventing these boys from incorporating academics…

Examines the future plans of black, undergraduate females about their education, careers, marriage, dating, and choice of marriage partners. Responses from 70 undergraduates attending an urban university reveal that four-fifths plan postgraduate study, 90% hope for a career, and 15% percent chose to remain single. Reasons for remaining single and…

Identified factors that predicted the educational and career aspirations of male African American teachers in a suburban school district, focusing on teacher background, undergraduate major, qualifications, and motivation to impart knowledge. Surveys of 140 teachers indicated that motivation to impart knowledge and undergraduate major were…

Examined the relationship between decision making skills and age among at-risk African American middle school boys. Survey data indicated that although older students outperformed young ones, boys were generally not efficacious in their ability to make decisions with a health or social focus. Students made the most errors involving skipped steps,…