Culture and Context

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

Centering Youth Voice: School Climate & Culture in the Middle Grades

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By Dr. Dimelza Gonzales-Flores, Reprinted from UVA Curry…

Study finds that cross-race mentoring is associated with reductions in perceived racism

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Liao, L. C. & Sanchez, B. (2015). An exploratory study…

[Webinar] National Conversations: Race, Relationships and Resources

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Big Brothers Big Sisters and special guests from the National…

Recommendations for applying a social justice lens to youth mentoring

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Albright, J. N., Hurd, N. M., & Hussain, S. B. (2017).…

Resources for mentors around race, inclusion, and cultural respect

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By MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership Americans…

APA releases new guidelines on race and ethnicity for psychologists

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The American Psychological Association (APA) has recently published…

Time and trust trump all: An examination of social capital, race and class in mentoring relationships

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What's in a relationship? An examination of social capital, race…

Four tips for having healthy conversations with mentees about race

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by Erlanger A. Turner, Ph.D. On August 11, events in Charlottesville,…

How mentors can promote positive outcomes for gay young adults

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Drevon, D. D., Almazan, E. P., Jacob, S., Rhymer, K. N. (2015).…

A hidden benefit of cross-race/culture mentoring

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How Diversity Makes Us Smarter Being around people who are…