Welcome to the August 2003 edition of agoodblackman.com -- the only 100% Black-Owned web site dedicated to loving, honoring, uplifting and celebrating men of African descent and men of color by providing a place of information and inspiration.
Join us as we continue our
mission to celebrate the beauty, honor the history and continue
the legacy of excellence of Black men with positive stories about positive
people. This month, our focus is on education and on examining strategies designed to help African American males succeed. We look forward to your input.
 Strategies for Educating the Adult Black Male
in College
The Educational Resource Information Center published this discussion:
Administrators, scholars, faculty, and students continue to actively discuss the socioeconomic and educational plight of African American males and their declining enrollment and retention in and graduation from higher education... Click here to read more.
 Improving Academic Achievement for the Black Male Child
Taken From the research and writings of: Dr. Robert E. Bridges.
In its online publication, "Educating Urban Minority Youth: Research on Effective Practices", the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) reports:
"A very large percentage of black male youngsters struggle to grow up straight in our society today. The competition for their minds and ultimately their bodies is serious and begins very early. The struggle goes on in both major centers of development--home and school..." Click here to read more.
 Educating Urban Minority Youth:
Research on Effective Practices
In its online publication, "Educating Urban Minority Youth: Research on Effective Practices", the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) reports:
Research indicates that, collectively, black children, by sixth grade, trail their white peers by more than two years in reading, mathematics, and writing skills, as measured by standardized achievement tests (Lomotey 1989, p. 82), and this disparity continues or widens in later school years... Click here to read more.
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It's Time For An All Male High School
In an encore presentation, contributing writer Richard Rowe observes:
"Students who attend same-sex schools claim over and over again that their self-esteem improves and they are able to really focus on their studies without the daily male/female distractions. In other word, they are not preoccupied with impressing each other with their brawn, clothes or sex appeal..."
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Moses Stewart Heard A Noble Calling
Contributing writer Frederick Hudson shares his thoughts about rage, pain and growth:
"Moses Stewart of Queens, New York learned and relearned the sweet and
bitter reality of transformation from bitterness and hatred at life's
injustices to renewed commitment and compassion for others when his son, Yusef
Hawkins,16, was killed by a white mob in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, New
York in August, 1989..."
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Nominate the Male of the Month
The AGBM Black Male of the Month feature is an opportunity to pay special recognition to those Black males who demontrate extra ordinary strength, courage and dedication to improving their lives and the lives of their loved ones. We invite you to send your nominations for "Black Male of the Month." Click here for more information
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