If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 122) from this clip, search for the title: "How to Support and Retain Black Men in College?” — it was released on January 13, 2025.

In XYBM 122, I sit down with Roderick Smith, the Director of Fayetteville State University’s Male Matriculation Institute. We speak about the challenges universities have retaining Black men — a concern that many of our university partners express to us. We discuss why Black men can be disengaged on campus, the fear they experience around self-expression, the importance of building strong communities where healthy disagreements can take place and much more.

This conversation touches on the real barriers Black men face in education and how we can create spaces for growth, connection, and empowerment to improve retention rates. Looking to partner with us to improve the Black male retention and success rate at your university? Fill out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-deals

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