Harrison, C. K. (2000). Black athletes at the millennium. society, 37(3), 35-39. Analyzes Harry Edwards’ theories and solutions regarding black male athletes, discussing the single-minded pursuit of sports glory by black males to the exclusion of cultural, educational, and social needs. Examines the systemic channeling of black males by American institutions, noting… Continue Reading Black athletes at the millennium
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The impact of a culturally appropriate STD/AIDS education intervention on black male adolescents’ sexual and condom use behavior
Delamater, J., Wagstaff, D. A., & Havens, K. K. (2000). The impact of a culturally appropriate STD/AIDS education intervention on black male adolescents’ sexual and condom use behavior. Health Education & Behavior, 27(4), 454-470. A culturally appropriate, theoretically based videotape was developed to promote condom use among African American males, ages 15… Continue Reading The impact of a culturally appropriate STD/AIDS education intervention on black male adolescents’ sexual and condom use behavior
Breaking down barriers that disenfranchise African American adolescent readers in low-level tracks
Tatum, A. W. (2000). Breaking down barriers that disenfranchise African American adolescent readers in low-level tracks. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 52-64. Tatum, a teacher and researcher, discusses ways of helping African American adolescents with poor reading skills read, understand and respond to literature with word study activities, fluency development… Continue Reading Breaking down barriers that disenfranchise African American adolescent readers in low-level tracks