What is Black Boy

The challenges affecting the educational trajectory of Black boys have long been recognized, and despite an increasing body of research, the disparate academic outcomes for this group remain. This chapter examines the identity development narrative of adolescent Black boys and the importance of warm demander educators in transitioning the internal narrative of Black boys from brokenness to brilliance. A two-dimensional warm demander structure for educators is presented. The 3Cs (care, challenge, and control) are described to aid teacher preparation programs in developing preservice teachers who can deliver culturally responsive pedagogy and possess the mindset to be a warm demander educator. The importance of including the student's voice in teacher evaluation is also discussed. Finally, recommendations are made to ensure that the school culture is one of warm demandingness where all students feel safe and challenged. It is only then that Black boys understand and believe that they are the owners of their destiny.