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African American Men in College
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African American Men in College Michael J. Cuyjet (Ed.) and Associates San Francisco: Jossey Bass, 2006, 357 pages, $38.00 (hardcover)
Over the last two years, there appears to be an emergence of interest in the topic of African American males in education. Surprisingly, this interest has not only come from empirical research (e.g., Jackson & Moore, 2006), but also from media coverage (e.g., Washington Post series on African American males) and national conferences. These additiona...
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The number of African American males dropping out of school increased over 27 percent in just one year
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African American Males in School and Society: Practices and Policies for Effective Education
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Commission on African American Males is national `role model'
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