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As the country becomes increasingly diverse, new issues arise within the American educational system. This book examines the effects of underrepresentation of African Americans in colleges and universities. It also discusses the challenges facing Blacks trying to get into the academy and issues that confront those who penetrate the system.

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Preface Introduction Chapter 1: African Americans and the Academy Chapter 2: Cultural Survival: A Matter of Resilience Chapter 3: Environment of Change Chapter 4: Options for Blacks in Higher Education Chapter 5: African American Achievement Gap Chapter 6: Next Steps References Index

Its Not Because Youre Black

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    A Hardback by Annie Smith PhD, Orville Blackman

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      Publisher University Press of America
      Published 4/19/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780761861157
      978-0761861157
      ISBN-10 0761861157

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      As the country becomes increasingly diverse, new issues arise within the American educational system. This book examines the effects of underrepresentation of African Americans in colleges and universities. It also discusses the challenges facing Blacks trying to get into the academy and issues that confront those who penetrate the system.

      Table of Contents
      Preface Introduction Chapter 1: African Americans and the Academy Chapter 2: Cultural Survival: A Matter of Resilience Chapter 3: Environment of Change Chapter 4: Options for Blacks in Higher Education Chapter 5: African American Achievement Gap Chapter 6: Next Steps References Index

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