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- Title
Similarity-Attraction and Old- School Values: African American- Led Nonprofits and African American Youth.
- Authors
Gooden, Susan T.; Perkins, Michael L.; Evans, Lindsey L.; Yali Pang
- Abstract
This article examines the role of similarity-attraction between African American-led nonprofits and the predominately African American youth they serve. Informed by interview data with executive directors, board members, volunteers, and students, this research captures how similarity-attraction operates in the context of three, well-established African American-led nonprofit organizations by utilizing an old-school values approach. The findings suggest that each of these programs provides a direct focus on African American history and positive role models. Further, these programs teach African American youth how to excel while being black, from people who know first-hand what that experience entails. Nonprofit program leaders become trusted sources of advice and, ultimately, build self-confidence in the youth they serve. Given the limited research that focuses on African American-led nonprofits, this research illuminates an important, understudied area in nonprofit studies.
- Subjects
NONPROFIT organizations; AFRICAN American youth
- Publication
Journal of Public Management & Social Policy, 2017, Vol 24/25, Issue 2/1, p41
- ISSN
1080-8523
- Publication type
Article