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Understanding Black First-gen Men

As conversations continue about the success and persistence of underserved populations, we must remember to center Black men's experiences. Black men are still underrepresented in higher education and have a 34% graduation rate. Many Black men are also first-generation college students, and this intersectional identity offers a lens through which we can better understand and support them throughout their academic journeys.

The presenter will examine emerging trends in the college and professional experiences of Black first-gen men and discuss this crucial population's successes and ongoing challenges.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will:

  • describe emerging trends regarding the college and professional experiences of Black first-gen men; and
  • discuss Black first-gen men's successes and challenges.

Jessica Henault

Program Coordinator for NASPA's Culture of Respect Collective

NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

Jessica Henault, MS (she/her) is NASPA’s program coordinator for the Culture of Respect Collective. Before joining NASPA, Jessica was Kansas State University’s first violence prevention specialist, where she developed and implemented a university-wide violence prevention plan. She is passionate about improving the safety and well-being of college campuses and holds a master’s degree in Counseling and Student Development. Currently, Jessica is a doctoral student at Kansas State University studying Prevention Sciences, focusing her research on the intersection of sexuality, sexual agency, and political resistance within erotic fanfiction.

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