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Title: Emerging Scholars: Empowered to Engage--Black College Men's Leadership Experience in Campus Activities
Language: English
Authors: Johnnie L. Allen, Marcus Zacarias, Xavien M. Johns
Source: Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship. 2026 8(1):97-104.
Availability: National Association of Campus Activities. 13 Harbison Way, Columbia, SC 29212. Tel: 803-732-6222; e-mail: education@naca.org; Web site: https://www.naca.org/JCAPS/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: African American Students, Males, College Students, Student Leadership, Student Empowerment, Cultural Relevance, College Environment, Student Participation, Leadership Training
Abstract: Black college men's participation in campus leadership is often restricted by systemic barriers, deficit-based narratives, and limited access to culturally affirming leadership development opportunities. However, when Black men are given space to explore leadership learning opportunities by connecting with campus activities, they unlock critical possibilities that support their leadership learning journey and promote community engagement. This article outlines the intersections of leader, follower, and context in shaping Black college men's higher education experiences, highlighting the importance of culturally relevant and affirming campus environments, and identifying examples of pathways to increasing Black college men's engagement with campus activities from a leadership perspective. Ultimately, we argue that Black men's leadership engagement must be reimagined through relational, identity-affirming, and context-specific approaches that cultivate not just participation but empower Black men to engage in leadership learning and campus activities.
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