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Pippins, Esther S.; Pippins, Essie-Elizabeth – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2023
In this article, we survey quotes, narratives, and theories of Black feminist scholars to provide some historical context of the Black feminist voice that challenged notions of achievable equity and elucidated the uniqueness of challenges relative to intersecting identities such as race and gender. The article delves into three Black feminist…
Descriptors: African Americans, Feminism, Researchers, Adult Education
Roumell, Elizabeth A.; James-Gallaway, ArCasia D. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2021
This article addresses the role of community learning within social movements and the fight for social justice and human rights. To understand contemporary social movements and their role in community learning and advocacy for social change, it is essential to contextualize them within the long history of Black women's activist labor and…
Descriptors: Social Change, Community Education, Social Justice, Race
Alfred, Mary V. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2021
The fight for racial justice has been an ongoing battle for African Americans for centuries, a battle that is currently championed by the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, the latest civil rights movement in a long fight for Black equality and social justice. To understand the historical contexts and backdrop for the fight for Black lives, this…
Descriptors: Racial Bias, Social Justice, Inclusion, African Americans
Normore, Anthony H.; Scott, Wellington R. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2021
This article examines police brutality and the militarization of Black and Brown communities in the United States. Specifically, we explored African Americans' experiences with the criminal justice system by tracing the school to prison pipeline. It will document policies and practices that have historically contributed to the criminalization of…
Descriptors: Police, Violence, Racial Bias, African Americans
Bohonos, Jeremy W.; Sisco, Stephanie – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2021
Amidst ongoing racist violence in the United States, this article will recognize workplace-based efforts to act against racially motivated discrimination targeted at the Black community. More specifically, this article will examine anti-racist initiatives in the workplace by connecting these efforts to broader discussions of human rights,…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Social Justice, Inclusion, Work Environment
Johnson, Michelle A. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2021
This article examines the intersection of race and poverty on the lives of Black women living in urban communities. Historical systemic racism continues to leave many marginalized communities on the periphery and struggling to maneuver in a society that limits access to empowerment to move out of poverty. To transform the lives of those living in…
Descriptors: Females, African Americans, Race, Racial Bias
Hill, Lilian H.; Holland, Rebecca – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2021
This article examines the chronic health conditions of African Americans who experience disparities because of poverty, low literacy, and cultural practices that affect decisions about food, nutrition, and health care. It will examine governmental policies, for example, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (Artiga et al., 2020), and how these policies…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Race, Racial Differences, COVID-19
Robinson, Petra A.; Stojanovic, Maja – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2020
This chapter is a content analysis focused on the ways US flagship universities portray how they are prepared to support African-American service members in their pursuit of education and professional development upon their reentry into society. The authors present brief overviews of military demographics; historical experiences of African…
Descriptors: African Americans, Veterans, Student Recruitment, State Universities
Jernigan, Quintara A.; Dudley, Manuel C.; Hatch, Bryle Henderson – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2020
This article explores the intersection of mentorship as it concerns the leadership experiences and development of Black men and women in senior leadership in higher education.
Descriptors: Mentors, African Americans, Leaders, Higher Education
Osborne, Richard; Schwartz, Joni – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2016
The chapter captures the tensions around the research and "common wisdom" that college is an imperative for all young Black males.
Descriptors: Independent Study, Males, Outcomes of Education, Educational Benefits
Hodges, Traci L.; Rowland, Michael L.; Isaac-Savage, E. Paulette – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2016
The educational role of the Black church is explored along with its role in educating Black males and preparing them for leadership in the community and society.
Descriptors: Males, African Americans, Churches, Role
Bryant, Lawrence; Bowman, Lorenzo; Isaac-Savage, E. Paulette – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2016
In this chapter the authors examine the role of spirituality in the lives of Black gay men.
Descriptors: Adult Education, Spiritual Development, Homosexuality, African Americans
Baker, Ashley R.; Hawkins, Billy J. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2016
This chapter examines the structural arrangements and challenges many Black male athletes encounter as a result of their use of sport for upward social mobility. Recommendations to enhance their preparation and advancement are provided.
Descriptors: Social Mobility, Males, African Americans, College Athletics
Harris Cornileus, Tonya – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2016
This chapter draws attention to the intersection of race and gender identities and their impact on the career development of Black men.
Descriptors: Career Development, Racial Factors, Race, Gender Differences
Drayton, Brendaly; Rosser-Mims, Dionne; Schwartz, Joni; Guy, Talmadge C. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2016
This concluding chapter discusses the important contribution Black men's voices have made and can make to adult education theory and practice. Particular emphasis is placed on troubling the various factors that contribute to the silencing of those voices.
Descriptors: Adult Education, Theory Practice Relationship, Males, African American Influences
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