Featured Videos
Recent Articles
Detroit Students Have a Constitutional Right to Literacy, Court Rules
A major ruling in a lawsuit involving the Detroit public schools comes at a time when school shutdowns are expected to affect poor children most adversely.
Black teen, 15, who was jailed for not doing her homework is released from probation
A black teenager, 15, jailed for not doing her homework has been released from probation after an appeals court ordered a judge to let her go. Judge Mary Ellen Brennan adopted a caseworker’s recommendation that the case against the teen – referred to as ‘Grace’ to protect her identity – be terminated and that she continue receiving mental health treatment at home.
The Black Teacher Effect
Yet another piece of evidence has emerged showing the importance of diversifying the teaching profession: In a study published by the Institute of Labor Economics last week, low-income Black students who have a Black teacher for at least one year in elementary school are less likely to dropout of high school later and more likely to consider college.
Black Home Buyers Denied Mortgages More Than Twice As Often As Whites, Report Finds
Black and Hispanic homebuyers are significantly more likely to get turned down for a conventional mortgage loan, according to new data.
Police Use of Fatal Force Identified as a Leading Cause of Death in Young Men
Police violence is a leading cause of death of young men in the United States with black men 2.5 times more likely to be killed by law enforcement over their lifetime than white men, according to a Rutgers study.
Extensive Data Shows Punishing Reach of Racism for Black Boys
Black boys raised in America, even in the wealthiest families and living in some of the most well-to-do neighborhoods, still earn less in adulthood than white boys with similar backgrounds, according to a sweeping new study that traced the lives of millions of...
Now Available
“Raised Wrong, Educated Worse: Addressing the Trouble Behavior of Our Sons” by Richard Clay

Readers are calling “Raised Wrong, Educated Worse” the most insightful and provocative book that has been written about young Black males since… (more details)
Available in paperback or downloadable PDF.
Learn About the Author, Richard Clay
Thanks For Your Support!

Conducting a thorough and widespread information campaign like this one costs money. All financial contributions that are made via this donate button are used specifically to maintain the Black Boys in Crisis website, and to further promote the site’s mission and information campaign at community forums. While these donations are currently not tax deductible, all of your donations, no matter how big or small, are very much needed and appreciated. All contributors of $50.00 or more will receive a complementary autographed copy of Richard Clay’s book “Raised Wrong, Educated Worse,” as a showing of our gratitude.