Supporting Men of Color Along the Educational Pipeline: Research and Practice

Abstract

Although men of color face many similar challenges, they are not a monolithic group, and it is important that these differences be taken into account when designing program supports or policy interventions. This report outlines recent research on men of color in terms of access to and success in higher education, specifically pre-college programs and research/policy initiatives designed to address these issues, and interviews from practitioners and researchers who work directly with men of color and the issues they face. This report is primarily written for college access practitioners and provides another tool in practitioners’ toolboxes to support them on the front lines, working to elevate students every day.