Nationally, men of color are graduating college at the lowest rates of all race-gender subgroups. Prior research suggests this population faces unique obstacles as it relates to race and gender and these challenges are often invisible and difficult to resolve. Academic supports can help students overcome these obstacles; however, it is not clear…

African American girls in schools across the United States are reprimanded, suspended, and expelled at significantly higher rates compared to their White counterparts. Researchers have deemed the criminalization of African American girls a public health crisis. Given that schools have been described as microcosms of society, African American girls…

Though seldom discussed, the system of higher education has only recently opened its doors broadly to include diverse students. Indeed, the world of advanced learning often appears to be lurching from one embarrassing diversity-related incident to the next. Although institutions have made substantial strides to address the legacy of inequality in…

The Struggle is Real! (A slang term used in the Black Community). Everyone has a story. Everyone has a journey, regardless of race, color, or creed. However, what research and lived experiences of African American women such as myself reveals is that "the struggle" is different for African American women and we encounter more barriers to…

This qualitative study focuses upon the experiences of pre-teenage transgender (PTT) children as they negotiate their identities with their families and educational institutions. PTT children are an at risk population in U.S. public schools and frequently experience a lack of support and understanding from their families. Transgender identities…