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Richardson, F. C. – Negro Educational Review, 1992
Reviews some of the possible causes for the current crisis among African-American males, including a crisis of faith in education and problems with public schools. Discusses possible strategies for improvement: whole community response, successful programs, renewed faith in education, and national forums. (JB)
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black Community, Black Education, Black Influences
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Biggs, Shirley A. – Negro Educational Review, 1992
Examines problems that afflict African-American males in education. Looks at the current suggestion that separate education for African-American males may be a solution. Argues that separation is not the answer because of a historical legacy of separation. Suggests alternatives including after-school and weekend all-male clubs and activities. (JB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Achievement, Black Community, Black Education
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Grant, Patrick – Negro Educational Review, 1992
Asks whether special education is designed to keep African-American boys out of the mainstream of education and also looks at questions of a passive conspiracy to destroy African-American males and the role of racism. Discusses special education legislation, and argues that African-American boys are not being adequately educated. (JB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Achievement, Black Education, Black Influences
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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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Gill, Walter – Negro Educational Review, 1992
Looks at the current plight of the African-American male, exploring the role of the dominant culture, mass media, and low self-esteem. Describes a possible cure, citing five areas for action, calling for year-round school in some urban areas, exploring Afrocentric curricula, and considering rites of passage programs. (JB)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Afrocentrism, Black Achievement, Black Community