My Brother's Keeper

President Obama, in launching the "My Brother's Keeper" initiative, has challenged the nation to intensify the support and development of young men of color, particularly black males. The data detailing the plight of black males continues to re-inscribe the inherent harm, neglect, and division from which this plight arises. The challenge for schools is to not reflect and perpetuate the inequities, but to eliminate those inequities. Garrett Albert Duncan, in his powerful research, offers that black boys are "Beyond Love" as it relates to their experiences in school. By creating the space for, surfacing and learning from their voices, this seminar will explore and assess how Duncan's concept is manifested through institutionalized practices that marginalize, criminalize, and ostracize black males. Participants will examine ways to transform school environments inot places that nurture the spirit and infinite potential of black males by fostering high-level engagement and achievement.

(Prerequisite: Completion of Beyond Diversity)

Participants will receive complimentary copies of Courageous Conversations About Race and More Courageous Conversations About Race.