African Americans are lazy. They place a lower value on education and believe that being educated is “selling out” or “acting white.”

What are the chances of keeping African American males out of prison if they know how to read?
(hint: percentage)

TRUE OR FALSE: 75% of African American youths graduate high school

On average how much less per year does a high school dropout earn?


$5,062
$1,352
$7,697
$9,245

What are some possible solutions to reduce the high school dropout rate?

Only 61.5% of African American youth graduate from High School.

What percentage of males that are incarcerated do not have a high school diplomas? 45%, 68%, 22%, or 78%

Is the poverty rate higher or lower for families headed by high school dropouts?

TRUE OR FALSE: African Americans with a master’s degree earn the same amount as whites with only a bachelor's degree.

Which 3 grades should be more focused on for success rates of African American children?

“The election of the first African American president will by itself change the educational experiences of African Americans.”

What percentage of students that are involved in “in school” arrests are African American students?
70%, 40%, 20%, or 85%

What gender is more likely to graduate high school? African American females or males?

What are some possible reasons as to why African Americans with a master’s degree earn the same as whites with a bachelor’s?

If college is not an option, another solution for employment is self employment. What are the four skills needed for self employment?

Dropout students are much more likely to be unemployed, less likely to vote and more likely to be imprisoned than high school graduated.

What type of diploma is earned by most African American males while in prison?

On average how much less per year does a high school dropout earn?
$5,062
$1,352
$7,697
$9,245

What does a college education get you?

TRUE OR FALSE: Stressing the value of education is one strategy used for coping in a racial environment.