Studies show that black male achievement begins to decline as early as the fourth grade, and that by high school, black males are more likely to drop out.

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Consider these facts:

• The number-one cause of death for black males between the ages of 15-25 is murder.

• One in four black men will enter prison at least once, compared to only one in 23 white males having the same experience.

• According to the United States Department of Justice, black males currently constitute 12 percent of the national population but 44 percent of the prison population.

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