Presents promising teaching and learning strategies that classroom faculty can use to support the success of men of color in the community college. Recommendations are derived from faculty leaders with a proven record of success in teaching men of color

The comments presented in this book are based on lectures Dr. J. Luke Wood, Ph.D. gave during the Black Minds Matter course and during speeches that were associated with the class. The goal of this book is to convey social science research in a manner that is accessible to the people it is designed to reach. While this book is designed for educators of Black boys and men, the accessible tone is designed to ensure that the messages expressed are useful for non-educators - namely parents, community members, and advocates for Black males

Today's African American community college chief executive officers and other senior managers across America tell their individual stories and experiences in their own words. What was their career path? What were the underlying values that sustained them through the challenges on their journey? Who encouraged them? These stories, some painful, others humorous, will teach, inspire and leave a legacy for another generation to follow in their footsteps.