Explores the academic, psychological, and social implications of hurriedly organized Black studies programs for future Negro higher education. (JM)

Discusses ills of society and consequent role of schools. To be effective, counselor must use a model adaptable to wide apectrum of behavior. His tasks and strategies are: (1) climate maker; (2) consultant; (3) change agent. (Author/KJ)

Discusses the growing ethnic cohesion in the Black Power movement. (KG)

Examines Rockwell's "Four Freedoms" posters and considers the historical circumstances during which they were mass-distributed. Observes how these paintings that praised the political and religious values of Americans were used to educate the people about the necessity of participation in World War II. (PD)

Reports on a meta-analysis of research studies on the relationship of encoding and decoding abilities to sex roles. Suggests that "feminine" interpersonal goals may be achieved without superior nonverbal communication ability, whereas "masculine" goals may require more ability to judge others' feelings and moods. (Author/ST)

Traditionally, the literature on the Black family and the self-concept of Blacks has been pejorative. More recent research has emphasized the strengths of the Black family, and previous research on Black self-concept has also been challenged. (MC)

The author suggests that young people are slipping away from Catholicism because they have no sense of identity with it. She advocates instruction in church history to give secondary school students a sense of their "roots" in the church. Eight potential themes for such a course are outlined. (SJL)