Abstract
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This study aimed to describe Black men’s self-worth and lived experience in community college. According to research, community colleges are the first option for many Black men. Through qualitative research methods, this study examines the believed self-worth of Black men enrolled in community college and matches its findings to Jay Z’s (1998) classic song Can I Live. Findings from this study identify the internal fight Black men have pursuing an education as a means to achieve upward mobility. Lastly, this study provides insight to aid policymakers, higher education practitioners, and Black families to understand better how to address Black men pursuing an associate degree at a community college.
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Williams, LaVon
(2023)
"Can I Live: Examining the Self-Worth of Black Men Enrollment in Community College,"
Journal of Research Initiatives: Vol. 8:
Iss.
1, Article 8.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/jri/vol8/iss1/8
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