Takes a look at the phenomena of youth mentoring through a cultural lens. This work investigates the value of school-based mentoring (SBM) in the lives of adolescent males of color, and offers ways in which society can experience and embrace this social group. It also informs schools and communities of their roles and responsibilities.

Mentoring Young Men of Color: Meeting the Needs of African American and Latino Students examines the subject of youth mentoring through a cultural lens. The work not only investigates the value of school-based mentoring in the lives of these youngsters, but also offers alternative and constructive ways in which our society can experience and embrace this social group. Positioning mentoring as a cultural practice, this book informs schools and communities of their ethical role and responsibility in fighting the public assault on America's youth by helping young males of color develop a deeper sense of self-awareness and the power they possess.