Through qualitative methodology, the researcher examined the challenges that Black male college students at predominantly White institutions face when seeking to locate or establish relationships with mentors at their institutions. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to get first-hand knowledge of ten senior undergraduate Black males…

The 1974 "Boston Busing Crisis" would lead to a dramatic shift in the racial makeup of Boston Public School's for generations to come. In June of 1974, Judge Wendell Arthur Garrity ruled in favor of Tallulah Morgan, along with other African American parents, that the Boston School Committee "knowingly carried out a systematic…

Using Quant Crit analysis, Resilience Theory, and Critical Race Theory, this qualitative phenomenological study was designed to gather information to further understand the phenomena of racism and sexism. The study involved K-12 charter school administrators with at least three years of charter school administrative experience in central New York.…

The purpose of this qualitative, transformational, phenomenological, action research study is to ascertain how race, class, and gender coalesce to impact the success of Black women at predominantly white institutions. The term "success" in the context of this study holds layered meanings, particularly from a Black feminist perspective…

In the United States, Black male students graduate at a significantly lower rate than other student groups, with 38.6% of Black males graduating in six years from four-year institutions and just 21% when time is reduced to four years. This qualitative action research case study used a focus group interview with six participants to understand the…

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) provide access to education for many African Americans across the United States. These institutions offer a unique perspective on higher education in multiple disciplines, none more famous than music performance. The marching band, in particular,…

This dissertation investigates the interplay of academic preparedness, imposter syndrome, and resilience among low-income male African American students, focusing on their readiness for college and subsequent success. Using a phenomenological approach, the study captures the lived experiences of these students and reveals systemic challenges and…

While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted educational learning, the impacts of the pandemic may vary based on student demographics. The main purpose of this study was to determine if there were differences in student performance due to COVID-19 across several demographic variables. Multilevel mixed effects models compared the effects of COVID-19 in a…

First-Year African American males with ADHD do not persist beyond the first year of college due to barriers experienced in PWI environments. The purpose of the qualitative phenomenological action research study with a disability critical race theory framework was to investigate the role educational strategies played in the college experience of…

Community colleges, known for their open access and inclusion, have seen consistent enrollment declines for several years. At Outward Flats Community College, the research setting in this study, student enrollment has consistently declined and a widening admission yield gap between students of color and white students occurred. The researcher…

This short essay was written during this time of: "rising coronavirus cases, particularly among Blacks and other minorities," "increased racial tension," and the call for "justice and fairness in all systems within the UNITED States of America (U.S.)." As a highly concerned educator, I am here renewing the "call…

This is a review of the literature that focuses on the gap in the available scholarly inquiry into Black females' participation in Career and Technical Education and their underrepresentation in non-traditional, high-paying career clusters, and those Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields broadly. Through an initial review of the…

This study investigates the impact of summer bridge programs on the transition, engagement, and retention of Black male students at predominantly White institutions (PWIs). Black males continue to face significant challenges in higher education, including low retention rates and limited feelings of belonging. The purpose of this mixed-methods…

In this statewide, multiyear analysis, the extent to which differences were present in reading by the economic status of Grade 3 Asian, Black, and Hispanic boys was determined. Specifically examined was the relationship of poverty to the three State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Reading Reporting Categories for Grade 3 Asian,…

The purpose of this participatory action research (PAR) study was to use the experiences of African American male students in an alternative learning school setting to strengthen the learning environment and support for these students. The overarching research question was: How do the insights and experiences of students in an alternative learning…