Loud and Clear: The Importance of Telling the Stories of African American Male Preservice Teachers

ABSTRACT

The shortage of African American male teachers has been a consistent issue in education. However, there is still much to learn about the experiences and perspectives of African American men on the teaching pathway. By placing a spotlight on the complex positioning of African American men in education, this essay expounds on the importance of capturing the stories of African American males enrolled in teacher education programs.

KEYWORDS:

• African American males
• African American male preservice teachers
• preservice teachers
• teacher education