Dr. Daphne Watkins | The Story Behind the YBMen Project

YBMen Project Director and University of Michigan Associate Professor, Dr. Daphne C. Watkins, describes the history of the YBMen project.

Janelle Goodwill | Why We Should Study Young Black Men

YBMen Project Manager and University of Michigan PhD Student, Janelle Goodwill, answers questions about her interests in the YBMen Project and why she is passionate about the mental health of young

Natasha Johnson | Why We Should Study Young Black Men

YBMen Research Assistant and University of Michigan PhD Student, Natasha Johnson, answers questions about her interests in the YBMen Project and why she is passionate about the mental health of young

Nkemka Anyiwo | Why We Should Study Young Black Men

YBMen Research Assistant and University of Michigan PhD Student, Nkemka Anyiwo, answers questions about her interests in the YBMen Project and why she is passionate about the mental health of young

Ed-Dee Williams | Why We Should Study Young Black Men

YBMen Research Assistant and University of Michigan PhD Student, Ed-Dee Williams, answers questions about his interests in the YBMen Project and why he is passionate about the mental health of young

January 2017 – Director’s Corner

January 2017: Introducing the YBMen Project Newsletter     Greetings friends, Happy New Year! My name is Daphne C. Watkins and I am pleased to share with you our inaugural

August 2017 – Director’s Corner

August 2017: In Service and Solidarity     Greetings Friends, It has been a busy summer! After sending you the inaugural issue of the YBMen Newsletter back in January, our team

January 2018 – Director’s Corner

2017: A Noteworthy Year of Several “Firsts”     Dear YBMen enthusiasts, Happy New Year! This year has really taken off and (honestly) I am still trying to process all

July 2018 – Director’s Corner

Celebrating Men’s Health & 350+ Young Black Men at Ohio State and Michigan State     Greetings YBMen enthusiasts, partners, and friends! I hope you are taking some time for

Forced Manhood: The Removal of Adolescence and the Veil of Innocence

Menacing, he’s 5-feet-7, 191 pounds. He wasn’t that little kid you’re seeing in pictures, he’s a 12-year-old in an adult body. This was the description that Stephen Loomis former president of

Young, Unarmed, and Black: The Impact of Police Violence on the Wellbeing of Young Black Men and Boys

On April 29, 2017, a group of young black boys got into their car and left a party that had gotten out of control. Despite their attempts to leave a

Understanding the Conditions and Cost of Resilience for Black Youth

Melvin, a 17-year old Black student, was required to transfer to Reach Higher Alternative High School (RHAHS) because of his attendance problems at his previous school. Difficult life circumstances (i.e.,