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Author tears down stereotypes to build inspiration

Monday, November 2, 2009

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Author tears down stereotypes to build inspiration

Some researchers say society perpetuates the idea that a young African-American male growing up poor in a single-parent home without his father may not have the best chance at life. However, this is the humble beginning of activist, motivational speaker, and world-renowned author Kevin Powell. Redefining society’s meaning of manhood to create a better future [...]

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ASU receives African American Male Initiative Grant

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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ASU receives African American Male Initiative Grant

Augusta State University is one of 13 University System of Georgia institutions to share in a grant from the Lumina Foundation to increase the number of African American males earning bachelor’s degrees.  ASU will receive a $20,000 grant, and as part of the funding, the university will participate in a collaborative effort with the Student [...]

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