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Black parents face special challenges in raising a son
Donita Harris and other Black families discuss the extra tasks of guiding Black boys through stereotypes, race-focused schooling, and teen years. Educators and researchers emphasize family cohesion, open race conversations, and positive male role models to help boys like Xavier, Colin, Trevor, and Maureece navigate prejudice and stay engaged in school and life.
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Lexington
Donita Harris
Carpeo
Donita
Harris
Robert Jr
Robert Sr
William Turner
University of Kentucky
Turner
Tracey Bartleson
Xavier Spence
Damone Thompson
Damone
Bartleson
Xavier
Canada
Selma
Lord
Ala
Tobey
Debra Gray
Wilmore
New York
Debra
Manhattan
Grays
New York City
Tobey Gray
Colin
Trevor
Department of Psychology
Sullivan
Gray
Barbara
Momma
Steve
Commodore Connor
Maureece
Office of Civil Rights
Peggy
Ike Maureece
Ike