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The Promise for African American Male Students in Graduate Studies and Professional Development at Marygrove College

The Promise for African American Male Students in Graduate Studies and Professional Development at Marygrove College
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Author(s): Chukwunyere E. Okezie (Marygrove College, USA), Judy Alhamisi (Marygrove College (Retired), USA)and Blanche J. Glimps (Tennessee State University, USA)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 23
Source title: #MeToo Issues in Religious-Based Institutions and Organizations
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Blanche J. Glimps (Tennessee State University, USA)and Theron N. Ford (Independent Scholar, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9195-5.ch002

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Abstract

The recruitment of African American males into chosen professions in the United States of America is an increasing challenge at national, state, and local levels. Gender and racial disparities between teachers in this country and the students they teach are present in classrooms. This chapter examines the Marygrove College's Griot program as an initiative established to address the underrepresentation of African American males in additional designated occupations. The philosophy and heritage from which the Griot Program was developed, along with key events and decisions throughout its life span are discussed. Model African American initiatives that can help shape Griot's future as it tries to increase the recruitment, retention, and success of African American men in graduate school to assume leadership roles in human resource management, in social justice, as well as in education are also presented.

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