The academic achievement gap, number of high school drop-outs, and school-to-prison pipeline have one common denominator: African American boys in the most compromised position. Del Ruff, the Director of the NCCAP, researcher Dr. Ed Bell, and concerned parent Tiki Windley share their professional insights and personal experiences to help us understand why.

Black Issues Forum: 2013-2014

2924 | Why Close the Gap Strategies Succeed or Fail

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Black Issues Forum: 2013-2014