Skating the zones

Six African American male community college students share their innermost thoughts and adjustment experiences at a predominantly White community college. Steeped in the qualitative tradition, the researcher does not stand aloof. She tells each student's story using "poetic transcriptions" and blends in her experiences, and faculty voices against a backdrop of historical, and sociological insights. Improving the plight of Black males in higher education may be one of the most crucial challe...