Candid

BMA

Legacy Collection

Created by the Campaign for Black Male Achievement and Candid, this curated collection of more than 250 reports offers data, analysis, and recommendations to strengthen the field of Black male achievement.
More info

  • Share the Collection
  • Download bibliography
    (.csv)
Funders
 |
Publishers
 |
Authors

Document type

Focus Areas

Issue Areas

Language

Focus Area
Clear all

22 results found

The Challenges of My Brother's Keeper

The Challenges of My Brother's Keeper

Oct 01, 2015

Brookings Institution;

In this paper, Fredrick C. Harris lauds many of the goals of My Brother's Keeper, a White House initiative whose purpose is to combat the difficult social conditions facing minority boys and young men in the United States, while also suggesting that it may fall short of its goals given its misplaced emphasis on character building. Human capital development and behavior-altering strategies will not succeed, Harris argues, unless policies are put in place which will dismantle the marginalization of poor and working-class minority youth. In fact, says Harris, much of rhetoric about personal responsibility -- touted by President Obama at events including the unveiling of the My Brother's Keeper initiative -- does not match reality and only reinforces existing stereotypes about black men, particularly as fathers.

The Health of Young African American Men

The Health of Young African American Men

Mar 01, 2015

Journal of the American Medical Association;

How can clinicians help address existing health disparities and add to positive outcomes for young African-American men? The authors argue that, first, advocacy efforts are needed for public health and social supports to achieve health improvements at scale. Second, the advantages medical care can provide -- such as reducing disparities in HIV, cardiovascular disease, and mental health -- should be strengthened.

A Gathering of Leaders 2013: Postscript

A Gathering of Leaders 2013: Postscript

Jul 09, 2013

Frontline Solutions;

"A Gathering of Leaders 2013" was a three-day conference convening 200 social change leaders working to improve opportunities for boys and men of color. This report is a follow-up to the conference, highlighting the insights, recommendations, victories, struggles, and lessons learned of participants.

Our Fathers, Our Future: A Portrait of Black Fathers in New Orleans

Our Fathers, Our Future: A Portrait of Black Fathers in New Orleans

Jun 14, 2013

Lindy Boggs National Center for Community Literacy;

This paper includes a review of the literature on why fathers matter and statistical data on fathers in New Orleans, followed by stategies for educators, service providers, policymakers, and others to engage and support fathers. Six model programs are highlighted, which successfully address the challenges faced by low-income African-American fathers in New Orleans.

The Moynihan Report Revisited

The Moynihan Report Revisited

Jun 01, 2013

Urban Institute;

The controversial 1965 Moynihan report focused on the roots of black poverty in the U.S. and the decline of the black nuclear family. This report examines the state of black families today, gauging how their circumstances have changed since the 1960s and how they compare with other racial and ethnic groups.

Opportunity for Black Men and Boys: Public Opinion, Media Depictions, and Media Consumption

Opportunity for Black Men and Boys: Public Opinion, Media Depictions, and Media Consumption

Oct 31, 2011

Opportunity Agenda;

Presents a review of literature that looks at how media representations affect the lives of black men and boys, as well as analyses of public opinion research on race, implications for promoting black male achievement, and black men's media consumption.

We Dream a World: The 2025 Vision for Black Men and Boys

We Dream a World: The 2025 Vision for Black Men and Boys

Dec 09, 2010

Twenty-First Century Foundation;

The 2025 Campaign for Black Men and Boys' vision is a world where black men are on equal footing with the rest of American society in the areas of education; employment and wealth; health; fatherhood and families; and justice, rights, responsibilities, and opportunities. This report sets forth a strategy to raise awareness, create local impact, and advance better policies to achieve this goal.

2010 Census of Male-Focused Programs: A Snapshot of Programs and Organizations Supporting American Males

2010 Census of Male-Focused Programs: A Snapshot of Programs and Organizations Supporting American Males

Oct 01, 2010

Thinking Man Consulting;

This paper analyzes the findings of a survey taken by over 300 organizations across the U.S. who engage in male-focused programs and initiatives. It discusses the organizational capacity of the survey respondents, services they provide, demographic groups they serve, and geographic areas they support.

Minding the Gap: Strategic Philanthropy and the Crisis Among Black Young Men and Boys

Minding the Gap: Strategic Philanthropy and the Crisis Among Black Young Men and Boys

Apr 01, 2010

Chief Justice Earl Warren Institute on Race, Ethnicity and Diversity, University of California, Berkeley School of Law;

This chapter in "Changing Places: How Communities Will Improve the Health of Boys of Color" explores philanthropy's response to the crisis among black young men and boys. Since 1990, overall funding has fluctuated significantly and failed to reach necessary levels. In addition, there are low levels of investment among "new" philanthropists who entered the field after 1980. The authors offer recommendations to overcome these barriers.

The State of Black Male Commissions: A Survey

The State of Black Male Commissions: A Survey

Feb 01, 2010

Twenty-First Century Foundation;

Drawn from a broad research scan and interviews with key leaders, this survey documents the practices, strategies, and achievements of the black male commissions, government agencies created to improve the status and well-being of black men and boys.

Responsible Government: Investing in the Well-Being of Black Fathers, Families and Communities

Responsible Government: Investing in the Well-Being of Black Fathers, Families and Communities

Oct 01, 2009

Bouchet and Associates Strategic Consulting; JustPartners, Inc.;

Beginning with a summary of the history of public policy contributions to poverty and racial inequity in America, the report describes how this context impacts black fathers, and how their circumstances and choices in turn affect black children. It concludes with an overview of the Julia Carson Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2009 (which subsequently died and was re-introduced in 2011 and 2013).

Reparable Harm: Assessing and Addressing Disparities Faced by Boys and Men of Color in California

Reparable Harm: Assessing and Addressing Disparities Faced by Boys and Men of Color in California

Jan 15, 2009

RAND Corporation;

The California Endowment commissioned this report to highlight the most glaring inequities in socioeconomics, health, safety, and education faced by African-American and Latino men and boys in the state. In addition to presenting the statistics on these indicators, the authors outline a framework for addressing the disparities at the individual, community, and macro levels.

Cultivating Change: A Statistical Review of Grantmaking That Impacts the Lives of Black Men and Boys

Cultivating Change: A Statistical Review of Grantmaking That Impacts the Lives of Black Men and Boys

Jun 29, 2008

ABFE - A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities;

Based on a survey of 24 foundations distributing 120 grants for black men and boys, the report analyzes foundation and grant characteristics, provides implications for philanthropy, and lists the grants used in the dataset.

African American Male Initiative

African American Male Initiative

Apr 01, 2008

Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity;

The Kirwan Institute presents a call to action to close gaps in the literature on African-American males and to move forward with policy solutions based on what is already known. The paper summarizes findings from an extensive literature review, a national advisory board and a national conference, and a project on mapping opportunity.

Ten Key Findings From Responsible Fatherhood Initiatives

Ten Key Findings From Responsible Fatherhood Initiatives

Feb 01, 2008

Urban Institute;

Fatherhood is crucial to child development and presents challenges to poor unmarried men. Yet services addressing these problems are not highly developed or widespread, and program results so far have been mixed. This paper analyzes five programs that support low-income noncustodial fathers and presents takeaway lessons.

Breaking Barriers: Plotting the Path to Academic Success for School-Age African-American Males

Breaking Barriers: Plotting the Path to Academic Success for School-Age African-American Males

Jan 01, 2008

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation;

Using four national surveys, this study explores relationships between the academic success of African-American males and a host of variables -- personal and emotional factors, family factors, social and environmental factors, and school factors. Overall, the research points to the benefits of education policies that promote "healthy, safe and supportive learning environments."

About this collection:

  • More information
Modal content
resource.notifications.documents_incoming

Suggest a Report

Please use the form below to provide us with your recommendation, and we'll check it out. Include your name and email address along with your suggestion just in case we need to get in touch. Thank you for contacting us.

×

or BROWSE
Great! You submission is in for review

Share the Collection

Use this form to customize and generate the code you need to display this content in your own environment - no programming required. The feed will inherit more specific styles, like font face and font color, from your website.






Show elements




Your code

Preview

Modal content
resource.notifications.documents_incoming

Suggest a Report

Please use the form below to provide us with your recommendation, and we'll check it out. Include your name and email address along with your suggestion just in case we need to get in touch. Thank you for contacting us.

×

or BROWSE
Great! You submission is in for review

About these reports

Created by the Campaign for Black Male Achievement and Candid, this curated collection of more than 250 reports offers data, analysis, and recommendations to strengthen the field of Black male achievement.
More info

  • About IssueLab
  • About Candid
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of service