Charles S. Corprew, III

Corprew’s research focuses on factors associated with the adoption of specific styles of masculine identity, particularly bravado or hypermasculinity, among African American males. These factors include experiences of racism and the possible stress encapsulated with it, exposure to community violence, negative youth experiences (e.g. profiling, harassment), and perceptions of support from parents, peers, and school officials. This area of research is important, as there is a need to explore elements that promote vulnerable as well as resilient outcomes for this segment of the population. While too often research on African American males focuses on their failure, Corprew’s research investigates potential avenues that promote “healthy” masculinity and thus more favorable outcomes. Corprew is an anger management mentor at Sci Academy High School, a board member at Kids Rethink New Orleans (an organization that promotes activism among New Orleans youth, particularly adolescent African Americans), a board member at the Metropolitan Center for Women and Children (a nonprofit organization in Jefferson Parish offering services for victims of violence), and Interim Team Lead for Orleans Parish Place Matters (an advocacy group for polices that promote safe, healthy learning environments for youth and families).