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“What Is Said Here”: Reflections on an Informal Community for Black Men at an Historically White Institution
Ray Black,
Ray Black,
First published: 16 February 2018
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Abstract
Ray Black describes the need for a community for black male undergraduates, the benefits to its student members, and the responsibilities of its elders.
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