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Scales, Alice M. – Negro Educational Review, 1992
Addresses the problems of African-American males, and argues that a focus on high literacy for this population is an important strategy for addressing the crisis of education and incarceration. Suggests that literacy is essential to African-American males' participation in the economy. (JB)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Black Achievement, Black Community
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Stewart, Mac A. – Negro Educational Review, 1992
Discusses problems facing African-American males, particularly in education and including low academic expectation, few African-American teachers, and development of positive self-image. Lists possible actions to take enhanced self-image, increased funding of programs to address social ills, and involvement of African-American males in education.…
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black Culture, Black Education, Black Influences
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Lloyd, Hortense D. – Negro Educational Review, 1992
Briefly describes the lives of important African-American women, detailing the challenges they faced and how they survived from Sojourner Truth to Alice Walker. Suggests that the strengths and lessons of the lives of these women may shed light on how to help African-American males. (JB)
Descriptors: Authors, Biographies, Black Achievement, Black Culture