At my undergrad univ. (old dominion univ) the african american men that are there are still trying to be "thugs" for the most part. I could never understand why guys came to school, but were still trying to rappers, gangsta's etc. And for the ones that are trying to be on the straight and narrow, grades aren't really all that important.
Sometimes I'd look at the brothers on campus and think...If we (my generation) are the leaders of 2morrow, we are in trouble.
But as far as getting more African American men enrolled, that effort definitely starts in the home. (that's always my answer for everything, but it's true) If they are only showed that the only ways to "make it" are to either rap, hustle, or be nba stars.... why would they even think about college? It's not a viable option.
But the one thing I don't understand, is why African American women seem to be managing to try to overcome their circumstances...and really go to school to make a better future for themselves...and the brothas just kinda fall victim to their circumstances...
