ABSTRACT The shortage of African American male teachers has been a consistent issue in education. However, there is still much to learn about the experiences and perspectives of African American men on the teaching pathway. By placing a spotlight on the complex positioning of African American men in education, this essay expounds on the importance of capturing the stories of African American males enrolled in teacher education programs.

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响亮而清晰：讲述非裔美国男性职前教师故事的重要性

摘要 非裔美国男教师短缺一直是教育领域的一个普遍问题。然而，关于非裔美国男性在教学道路上的经验和观点，还有很多需要学习的地方。通过聚焦非裔美国男性在教育中的复杂定位，本文阐述了捕捉参与教师教育计划的非裔美国男性故事的重要性。