Culture and Context

This section includes articles that explore the racial, cultural, and broader contextual dimensions of mentoring relationships.

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Empowering Voices, Challenging Norms: The Photovoice Journey of Black Girls and College Women

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Payne, A. N. (2023). A Black feminist youth participatory action…

The Power of Identity: An Interview with Doctoral Candidate Yesenia Garcia-Murillo

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Doctoral Candidate and researcher in community psychology,…

Building connections to amplify student voice

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By Grace Kuo, Reprinted from along How can inputs from…

Supporting mentors in cross-racial matches with Black youth: Insights from Dr. Kristian Jones

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A new study has been published highlighting the experiences…

The Power of a 45-Second Investment in Relationship Building

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A short, positive interaction with a student at the start of…

Lessons From Generation Work on Incorporating Positive Youth Development Into Employment Training

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By Kristin Anderson Moore, Hannah Lantos, and Zakia Redd,…

Highlighting racism and unequal access to mentors in schools

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Flitner, A., McQuillin, S., Kornbluh, M., & Thompson,…

Surviving to Thriving: Developmental Relationships Are the Antidote to Youth Loneliness

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By and Reprinted from the Search Institute Loneliness…