Portrayal & Perception: African American Men & Boys

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Young African American men - as a whole - score below their counterparts when it comes to graduation rates, literacy rates and college preparedness. Sometimes a success story inspires other young people, and encourages community leaders to keep working for change. Discover teenagers excelling in school, volunteering as mentors and working hard to make a difference among their peers.

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Young African American men - as a whole - score below their counterparts when it comes to graduation rates, literacy rates and college preparedness. Sometimes a success story inspires other young people, and encourages community leaders to keep working for change. Discover teenagers excelling in school, volunteering as mentors and working hard to make a difference among their peers.

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