Racial Identity Development and Psychological Coping of African American Males at a Predominantly White University (Ce ARTICLE: 1 CE Credit) (Report‪)‬

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Researchers have grappled for years to find out what characteristics be they social, cultural, psychological, or a combination of the three have enabled African Americans to achieve in a society that has and continues to be hostile to their very survival. More importantly, how do African Americans manage to retain a level of sanity while their humanity is being constantly questioned and attacked? What, if any, role has the development of a positive racial identity played in the development of effective coping strategies of African Americans, particularly African American men?