In this study, we examine how race and racism impact the schooling of African American males by analyzing the first-person perspective of hip-hop superstar, Nasir “Nas” Jones. We selected Nas due to his unique yet prevalent educational trajectory and perspectives. Critical race theory is employed as a framework as well as notions of Sankofa methodology and literary analysis to investigate his music, documentaries, and an open letter whereby he critiques the public school system while providing academic ideas to engage and inspire Black students. Studies about Black males routinely focus on their subpar academic performance with the intention of “correcting” these behaviors. We utilize the experiences of Nas to reframe the conversation and provide nuanced insight into Black educational experiences instead of perpetuating recycled, bleak narratives. This article concludes with suggestions for educators to better serve African American males in the Pre K-12 academic context.

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黑人男性的才华（病态）清晰：挑战和改变社会和教育叙事

在这项研究中，我们通过分析嘻哈巨星 Nasir “Nas” Jones 的第一人称视角来研究种族和种族主义如何影响非裔美国男性的教育。我们之所以选择 Nas，是因为他独特而流行的教育轨迹和观点。批判性种族理论被用作 Sankofa 方法论和文学分析的框架以及概念，以调查他的音乐、纪录片和一封公开信，其中他批评了公立学校系统，同时提供了吸引和激励黑人学生的学术思想。关于黑人男性的研究通常关注他们低于标准的学习成绩，目的是“纠正”这些行为。我们利用 Nas 的经历来重新构建对话，并提供对黑人教育经历的细致入微的洞察，而不是延续循环的、黯淡的叙述。