Let's Talk Education - Educating Our Young African-American Men

Educating Our Young African-American Men: Challenges and Triumphs
Studies have shown that by the fourth grade, many African-American boys fall behind in the classroom. Some statistics show that most black men don't graduate from high school, which can often lead to a life in and out of the criminal justice system, unwed fatherhood and even an early death. This program will focus on the closing the achievement gap, the critical need for mentors and the importance of social influences in a young black man's life