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I need your help with my homework. I need details on three strategies that can be implemented in a college environment that would motivate African American males to achieve.

I could tell you what motivated me to achieve, but I'm not sure if it applies to everyone else. Student Organizations, Academic Support Center, and the motivation and support of my peers. Can u tell me in detail how those things motivated you? Student organizations allowed me to be involved with other individuals that came from a less fortunate background as I did. Together we became one another’s back bone (support system). When either of us faced a problem rather it was academic, financial, or a crisis, we were there to support and comfort one another. That there was motivation for me to achieve my goals. The Academic support center offered tutoring, financial support, and employment help. The academic support center was motivation its self because there were people looking in from the outside that was willing to help students in need. Knowing that I was surrounded by folks that was willing to help me be a change in society and strive for success was my motivation to pur
Are you putting your life and happiness on hold for someone that's incarcerated? Are you being mislead with the jail/prison talk about them making things right when they return to society such as getting married, being family oriented, securing a job position, being responsible etc? If so, you may want to stop wasting your time on someone who isn't there to make you happy. Before you know it, your kids will be older, cars will be flying, your hair will be gray and it will be time to retire.  Time doesn't wait for anyone. They wait until after being incarcerated to decide they want to be there for their family and to be responsible. They can do that when they return to society, but for the mean time, get out, date, have fun and be happy. Their wrong doings and imprisonment shouldn't ruin your life too.
I believe Valentine's Day is more than cards, gifts, and candy. It's thousands of ways to show that new person how much they mean to you and how much you love your significant other. If you base your Valentine's Day on receiving cards, gifts, and candy, you don't know the true meaning of love, caring, and Valentine's Day.  - Jameel Davis