In dominant literature, Underachievement has often defined the educational experiences of Black males in the US. More recently, a growing body of research has highlighted the educational achievement of Black males. However, limited studies have explored Black male achievement beyond K-12 and undergraduate. The purpose of this study was to explore how Black male doctoral degree completers make meaning of their educational experiences. Utilizing Bandura's self-efficacy theory and Shaun Harper's anti-deficit framework, fourteen doctoral completers participated in semi-structured interviews. By using a narrative inquiry methodology, the data revealed five major themes. These themes were Early Schooling and Pre-College Socialization, Positive Undergraduate Experiences, Post-Undergraduate Success Black Males' Decision to Pursue a Doctoral Degree, Combatting Adverse Doctoral Experiences, and Black Males' Motivation to Complete Doctoral Degree. Various individuals supported Black males throughout their educational experiences. Career aspirations and encouragement from others shaped their decision to pursue education beyond the bachelor's degree. Black males used spirituality and self-efficacy to complete doctoral education. The findings yielded recommendations for practice. These practices included providing high expectations for Black males at every stage of the educational pipeline, using faculty as images of possibility, and addressing the underrepresentation of Black males. Also, researchers must conduct additional on the educational achievement of Black males at every stage of the educational pipeline, including K-12, Higher Education, and graduate education.
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