Synopses & Reviews
Raising important questions and offering more than 100 applicable solutions, this critical analysis examines the challenges facing African American males in todays society. Providing a thorough investigation of educational issues, class struggles, absentee fathers, penal institutions, and the drug industry, the book condemns the standards and circumstances that have declared war on black men: Why is there such a disparity between punishments for crack and cocaine? Why is 91 percent of the African American prison population illiterate? What are the effects of rampant racial profiling? Further discussion evaluates the institutions that have helped African American men thrive and succeed, providing hope for the future.
Synopsis
Raising important questions and offering more than 100 applicable solutions, this critical analysis examines the challenges facing African American males in todays society. Providing a thorough investigation of educational issues, class struggles, absentee fathers, penal institutions, and the drug industry, the book condemns the standards and circumstances that have declared war on black men: Why is there such a disparity between punishments for crack and cocaine? Why is 91 percent of the African American prison population illiterate? What are the effects of rampant racial profiling? Further discussion evaluates the institutions that have helped African American men thrive and succeed, providing hope for the future.
Synopsis
This critical analysis looks at the dire state of African American males and the tough challenges they face daily. Providing a holistic look at the educational, penal, and drug industries, this book condemns the institutions and standards that have declared war on black men. Why is there such a disparity between punishments for crack and cocaine? Why is 91 percent of the African American prison population illiterate? What are the effects of rampant racial profiling? Hope is provided with a discussion of institutions that have successfully developed African American men.
About the Author
Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu is a nationally recognized education consultant. He is the author of more than two dozen books, including An African Centered Response to Ruby Paynes Poverty Theory, Developing Strong Black Male Ministries, Hip Hop Street Curriculum, and Raising Black Boys. He lives in Chicago.