A Poem on Black Male Vulnerability and College My community. Photo by Bongani Phiri Limitations Placed upon us by others expectation to work labor from our fathers, other brothers, and mothers limited to sports and entertainment like that’s all we can do i think not black boys scared to try something new Responsibility our Burden college won’t suffice missing out Socioeconomic costs too much a price Vulnerability Needed To find this new way But Black boy feels Like

How intensive summer and academic year programs have provided Black students with confidence and resources to navigate their freshman year Students singing along in Bridge’s karaoke night. Photo by Nadia Kimbrough EVANSTON, ILL. For five weeks before college began, Yasmin Jenkins lived in a dorm with 50 other students while participating in Warren Summer Bridge. Now, after graduating from the program, Jenkins said she’s happy the experience “forced” her to make friends. Brid