1.

Kill Them Before They Grow: Misdiagnosis of African American Boys in American Classrooms מאת Michael Porter According to Michael Porter, some people believe that today's youth, especially African American males, are lost; many of them can be found inside Behavior Disorder classes in America's public school system. This book examines how African American males end up in dead end BD classes, what happens to...

2.

For Black Women Only: A Complete Guide to Successful Life-Style Change, Health, Wealth, Love, and Happiness מאת Dr. Ingrid D. Hicks This book is for every Black woman single, partnered, or divorced. The employed, underemployed, and entrepreneur are represented as well. ...

3.

The Egyptian Philosophers: Ancient African Voices from Imhotep to Akhenaten מאת Molefi Kete Asante Traditional Eurocentric thought assumes that Greece was the origin of civilization. This book dispels this and other myths by showing that there is a body of knowledge that preceded Greek philosophy. The author documents how the great pyramids were built in 2800 B.C., 2,100 years before Greek civili...

4.

The Mis-Education of the Negro מאת Carter G. Woodson Originally released in 1933, The Mis-Education of the Negro continues to resonate today, raising questions that readers are still trying to answer. The impact of slavery on the Black psyche is explored and questions are raised about our education system, such as what and who African Americans are ed...

5.

Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys, Vol. 1 מאת Jawanza Kunjufu This book raises and answers the question when, why, who, and what is the Conspiracy....

6.

Black Students / Middle Class Teachers מאת Jawanza Kunjufu This compelling look at the relationship between the majority of African American students and their teachers provides answers and solutions to the hard-hitting questions facing education in today's black and mixed-race communities. Are teachers prepared by their college education departments to tea...

7.

Satan, I'm Taking Back My Health! מאת Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu This unique look at health care interprets scriptures of the Bible and adapts and applies the wisdom found there to modern ways of life. These scriptures teach that the prevention of diseases is not in the hands of doctors, but rather in what individuals eat and how they live. Health-minded American...

8.

The Miseducation of Black Children מאת Kmt G. Shockley Parents and teachers of black children who wish to confront the failures of the education system that have not been remedied by the No Child Left Behind Act will appreciate this dissection of the root issues affecting academic achievement. Postulating that teachers' expectations of black childr...

9.

Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys, Vols. 1-4 מאת Jawanza Kunjufu Advice for parents, educators, community, and church members is provided in this guide for ensuring that African American boys grow up to be strong, committed, and responsible African American men. This book answers such questions as Why are there more black boys in remedial and special education...

10.

Black College Student Survival Guide מאת Jawanza Kunjufu Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu states that many African American students have not fully accepted the responsibility of being a college student. This book is a blueprint in choosing the most appropriate college, making the right decisions while there, and ultimately marketing oneself after graduation....

11.

Motivating and Preparing Black Youth for Success מאת Jawanza Kunjufu Asks and answers the questions how can we reduce the dropout rate? Why does the motivation to learn decline as the age increases for most youth? Are we training or educating students? How can we identify and develop their talents? Read this very interesting book for some startling answers! ...

12.

Save Our Children: The Struggle Between Black Parents and Schools מאת Twyla J. Williams Written from the perspective of black parents advocating for their children, this summation of problems within today's educational system maintains that challenges arise not from the home environment but from school insensitivity and lower expectations. Pare...

13.

Keeping Black Boys Out of Special Education מאת Jawanza Kunjufu This critical analysis looks at the disproportionate number of African American males in special education. Arguing that the problem is race and gender driven, questions covered include Why does Europe send more females to special education? Why does America lead the world in giving children...

14.

200+ Educational Strategies to Teach Children of Color מאת Jawanza Kunjufu With an emphasis on pragmatic approaches that can be accomplished in the classroom, this almanac of teaching solutions provides inner-city educators with 100 all-new strategies to daily challenges. As turnover rates remain excessively high among teachers in urban schools—83 percent of whom ...

15.

"Yo, Little Brother . . ." Volume II: Basic Rules of Survival for Young African American Males מאת Anthony Davis Aiming to increase the fortune of today’s young African American male by helping him overcome obstacles such as racial profiling and incarceration, this book provides 100 new helpful techniques and strategies for adolescents. Advice on a variety of topics—including street smarts, driving, ...

16.

Manchild Dying in the Promised Land: Strategies to Save Black Males מאת Sallie M. Cuffee PhD Intended for educators, parents, and social workers, this comprehensive analysis of contemporary America outlines the challenges faced by young black men today and provides more than 50 solutions to such problems. More than 40 years ago, Claude Brown published Manchild in the Prom...

17.

The Morehouse Mystique: Lessons to Develop Black Men מאת Dr. John H. Eaves More than just an institutional biography, this story of Morehouse College discusses how the all-male African American school in Atlanta continues to build its legacy as an institution that develops its students into successful men of the highest caliber. Though Morehouse offers its s...

18.

H.Y.P.E.: Healing Young People Thru Empowerment מאת Aida McClellan Winfrey PsyD Therapists and counselors looking for a bold new approach to reach their teen clients will appreciate this compendium of guidance techniques, which employs examples from hip-hop culture and its impact on black youth. Professionals striving to speak a language that means something to today's d...

19.

How to Teach Math to Black Students: Student Workbook מאת Shahid Muhammad Ideal for classroom use, this companion to the teachers' textbook of the same name is geared toward African American students who have difficulty with math. The culturally relevant word problems aim to raise the racial achievement gap in mathematics by instilling confidence in struggling ...

20.

State of Emergency מאת Jawanza Kunjufu Raising important questions and offering more than 100 applicable solutions, this critical analysis examines the challenges facing African American males in today’s society. Providing a thorough investigation of educational issues, class struggles, absentee...

21.

Raising Black Boys מאת Jawanza Kunjufu Geared towards African American parents, this handbook offers more than 100 tips on successfully guiding boys into manhood and helping them avoid common pitfalls. By understanding the detrimental impact that peer pressure, rap music, and television have on today’s youth, especially males, par...

22.

A Brighter Day: How Parents Can Help African American Youth מאת Gail Thompson Featuring fantastic real-life stories that are contemporary and motivational, this strategy guide for parents provides the necessary tools for those who want to make a difference in their children's education. By addressing difficult issues that have a tendency to distract kids from their stu...