Study Funded by Open Society Foundations Finds Digital Devices Are Key to Success for Black and Latino Males
A newly released report reveals that improving life outcomes for boys and men of color will rely heavily on their access to trusted resources, both in face-to-face interactions and online.
In “Heard, Not Judged – Insights into the Talents, Realities and Needs of Young Men of Color,” researchers concluded that the creative use of mobile digital devices can be an effective tool to help boys and men of color (BMOC) overcome adversity and achieve their goals.
The nationwide, community-based participatory research was conducted by MEE Productions, Inc., a health communications market research and social marketing firm that specializes in leveraging communication strategies to solve problems of underserved communities.
The research was co-funded by The California Endowment and The Open Society Foundations' Campaign for Black Male Achievement...