Black Community: Empowering the Future - The Crucial Role and Diminishing Presence of Black Male Teachers in America.
When we consider the fact that less than 2 percent of teachers are Black men, it should sound the alarm not just for what this absence means to public education, but what it means to the overall idea of public service. Not only are the schools struggling with recruitment and retention, but the same is true with police departments and the military. Public service still remains an honor, despite the fact less people are willing to do serve.
Source: thyblackman.com