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Problem/Purpose/- State the primary problems or purpose that the authors are aiming to address in the video or reading as it pertains to education/schooling

In this reading, the authors talk about the significance of MOB. According to the authors, the main goal of MOB is providing Black males a voice and a feeling of belonging so that they may use each other as support networks for one another's achievement. Unity, Black culture, cultural validation of identity development, and outreach to urban, hood' communities' K-12 schools are at the heart of MOB's mission. MOB's mission is to cultivate kids into academics and leaders by instilling in them these fundamental ideals. For urban Black adolescents, mentoring, culture, and identity are essential to creating a feeling of belonging.

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Theories- Synthesize the main theories (the main idea) used in the reading or video. Ask yourself, “what is the main idea behind what I am seeing in this reading or video that the author is trying to express.”

One of the main theories in this reading is the Black street culture. The authors have illustrated how this type of culture has emerged due to the continued oppression that the black males continue being subjected to. According to the authors, there is systemic oppression of black men in the United States regarding their health and well-being. According to the most trustworthy evidence, Black guys are a group that suffers from a wide range of challenges, disadvantages, and vulnerabilities. Black males are subjected to all manner of discrimination. This is particularly relevant to the treatment of Black male students in schools. the author states that “Black students make up only 5% of California's K-12 student population, yet they make up 18% of all K-12 suspensions in the state”. There is still a significant percentage of Black boys being expelled from school because of their poor academic performance and high suspension rate. Education and cultural content understanding will be improved, and Black male student agency will be fostered to reverse this tendency. There is also another theory of Thug Life. According to the authors, most male Africans grow in a culture of being tough. Black men were portrayed as having an unfair advantage over their white counterparts throughout this period.

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Evidence/Examples- Summarize the evidence used by the author/ scholar to test or prove the theories presented in their work. (This should include direct quotes from the text or video)

The authors give examples of the kind of life they were subjected to and how it was tough growing up as a male African in West Oakland. He, for instance, recounts how his uncle's door was kicked in by the cops when he was a kid in West Oakland. He states that the entire family was there when this incident took place. The cops shot and killed their dogs, trashed their homes, and threatened to shoot them. They were searching the home for his Uncle and narcotics. "The police shot and killed our dog, vandalized the entire house, and pointed guns at all of us. They were looking for Uncle Greg and drugs in the house". As a consequence of the author's experience with racist police enforcement and Black on Black violence, street Black culture signified being tough/strong, having a feeling of family with your people in the hood, and sticking up for yourself.

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Analysis/Application/Action- Show the significance of the reading or video and how it applies to:

1. Your philosophical beliefs about education/ schooling in society 2. Your personal experience with education/schooling as it pertains to race and/or class issues 3. Actions that can be taken to address aspects of education and establish justice through a fair/ equity lens

This reading illustrates the significance of education and how it can help eradicate some cultures, such as the street culture and thug life. Using the MOB strengths the author intends to portray MOB as an educational intervention for Black men. To this day, I'm still struggling with the prejudices that come with not belonging to a specific group of people because of my race and heritage. Discrimination based on race is widespread worldwide, but it is especially prevalent in the United States. People instinctively make decisions depending on their racial group. There are various ways of addressing this issue. Unproductive relationships may occasionally form over diversity boundaries due to the inability to conduct meaningful interactions. People at all levels of a company must be able to effectively converse to cooperate with others whose backgrounds and perspectives are dramatically different or whose position or leadership style is in conflict. Candid discussions concerning EDI are needed to break down silos and communication obstacles.

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