Empowering African American Males
Stereotypes can hinder African American males' education; it's important to empower and support them to reach their goals. By increasing self-esteem, promoting college attendance, and highlighting positive role models, we can make a difference. Engaging with the community, understanding history, and setting high expectations are crucial steps in breaking barriers and creating a supportive environment for these young individuals. Believing in their potential and providing encouragement can lead to positive outcomes and opportunities for success.
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Stereotypes Stereotypes are dangerous perceptions we all have. Checking one s own attitude and hidden behaviors.
African American Males are 72% less likely to attend college than Caucasian Males. Over represented in Special education programs. Have higher levels of behavior problems in the school setting. Are often feared by teachers regardless of the teacher s race. The odds are against them.
Need Your Help Identify college as an opportunity Increase self-esteem Identify what the student needs to do to reach his goals Network within the child s community
Make African American History Part of Regular Curriculum Help the students to understand that all of our history involves interaction with one another Seek and teach about positive African American role models
Learn About the Community Become a part of the child s community Establish a safety net around the child by using the circle of trust model Talk with community leaders Talk with the child s next school level teachers
Self-Esteem Low self-esteem is the #1 cause for Black males acting out behaviors Stop pitying them, start helping the child to see his own skin color as the gift it is
Give students the gift of high expectations Talk to the child daily about college Ask the child what college he is going to attend If the child does not know, help him explore some colleges Discuss financial programs available in his future
Believe! Children know when you are acting Show the child that you believe in him Praise the child often Look for positives even when they are hard to find Notes to mom, a warm smile, a compliment can go a long way
Create a Committee Don t go ugh! Plug, all your talents together To find what works best For the boys in your school Without a catalyst for change for the positive, African American males will continue to fall to the wayside. Be the catalyst!
Love Is the strongest word anyone of us knows.
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