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Portrayal & Perception: African American Men & Boys

Teaching Success

Portrayal and Perception highlights successful African American men in a variety of companies and organizations, and explores how the media portrays African American men, and how society views them as a result. The series strives to inspire discussion, elevate portrayal, and clarify perceptions of African American men and boys in the community.

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Teaching Success

Season 1 Episode 102 | 26m 50s | CC

Explore three different approaches on the road to success: a program for young entrepreneurs and one of its star pupils; the commitment of African American educators at Pittsburgh's Manchester K-8 school on the North Side; and the Black Male Leadership Development Institute, a seven-day leadership training collaboration between Robert Morris University and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh.

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