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2001 Multicultural
Resource Calendar. This calendar focuses primarily on the US. It
includes entries of religious holidays and festivals,
historical/cultural events, and birthdays as well as months specially
designated by congressional or presidential proclamations for special
themes. They have included events and historical dates that recognize
that discrimination has occurred against groups such as people with
disabling conditions and gays/lesbians. They have also included a
Resource Section with detailed information about most events to
encourage an informed awareness of these events that will make
interactions with other cultures an experience of learning,
appreciation and mutual respect. www.diversityresources.com
or 800.865.5549
Abbott, Franklin, Boyhood: Growing up
male: A multicultural anthology. By turns
touching, funny, poignant, and painful, this book chronicles the road
to manhood through the personal narratives and poems of accomplished
writers from around the world. Shepherd Bliss, RObert Bly, John
Gilgun, Terry Kupers, THomas Moore, Rakesh Ratti, Malidoma Some,
Bhante Wimala and many others. Crossing Press, 1993
Abbott,
Franklin, Boyhood: Growing up
male: A multicultural anthology. By turns
touching, funny, poignant, and painful, this book chronicles the road
to manhood through the personal narratives and poems of accomplished
writers from around the world. Shepherd Bliss, RObert Bly, John
Gilgun, Terry Kupers, THomas Moore, Rakesh Ratti, Malidoma Some,
Bhante Wimala and many others. 2nd Edition. University of Wisconsin
Press, 1998 ISBN 0-299-15754-7 Buy
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Abbott, Franklin, ed. Boyhood: Growing Up Male.
A Multicultural Anthology. By turns touching, funny,
poignant and painful, Boyhood chronicles the road to manhood through
the personal narratives and poems of accomplished writers from around
the world. Contributors include Jeff Beane, Shepherd Bliss, Robert
Bly, Edward Field, John Gilgun, Fred Wei-han Ho, Randy Hilfman, Terry
Kupers, Thomas Moore, Gordon Murray, Rakesh Ratti, Bob Shelby, John
Silva, Malidoma Some, Sy Safransky, Bhante Wimala and many others.
University of Wisconsin Press 1998 Buy
This Book!
Akbar, Na'im, Visions for Black Men. Given
all of these odds; given the almost impossible circumstances which we
have faced; given these barriers which would have devastated any
other human breed a long time ago - the simple question
is: Why are we still here anyway? This book
raises issues which are not only important to black men but to all of
us. How do we restore African manhood to those whom our society has
not viewed as the chosen people? Discover the startling
prediction of the mystical tradition of Ancient Africa - that the
descendants of a once-great nation will rise again. Mind Productions,
1998 ISBN 0-935257-01-2 Buy
This Book!
Almeida, Rhea, Transformations of Gender and
Race: Family and Developmental Perspectives. This book
will help therapists improve their skills by arming them with new
theories and practices that concern inclusiveness of identity,
psyche, and culture in the therapy room. This book radically shifts
current thinking in systemic theory and practice with individuals,
children, couples, and families, giving therapists a fresh
perspective on working with clients of all cultural backgrounds and
both genders. You'll discover superb contemporary thinking in
cultural studies, post-colonial theory, gender theory, queer theory,
and clinical and research work with numerous populations who have
been overlooked and undertheorized. You'll gain a wealth of knowledge
and expertise from its contributors who have been immersed in the
issues they address. Haworth Press, 1998 www.haworthpressinc.com
or getinfo@haworthpressinc.com
Amadiume, Ifi, Male Daughters, Female Husbands: Gender
& sex in an African society. Challenging the received
orthodoxies of social anthropology, the author argues that in
precolonial society, sex and gender did not necessarily coincide.
Examining the structures that enabled women to achieve power, she
shows that roles were niether rigidly masculinized nor feminized.
Women could play roles usually monopolized by men and were then
classified as males for the purposes of power - a classification
facilitated by women's independent economic resources and the
existence of a strong goddess-focussed religion. Economic changes in
colonial times undermined women's status and reduced their political
role and patriarchal tendencies introduced by colonialism persist
today, to the detriment of women. Critical of the chauvinist
stereotypes established by colonial anthropology, the author stresses
the importance of recognizing women's economic activities as an
essential basis of their power. She is also critical of those western
feminists who, when relating to African women, tend to accept the
same outmoded projections. Zed, 1987 Hardback ISBN 0-86232-594-3
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This Book! or papaerback ISBN 0-86232-595-1 Buy
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Baisden, Michael, Men Cry in the Dark. A
novel. As you probably know by now, we seldom include novels for
review. This is one of the exceptions. The bad boy of literature has
done it again with this provocative new book that is sure to stir
controversy. It is an entertaining and realistic novel about
relationships, fatherhood and interracial dating from the man's
perspective. And in an industry dominated by female writers, it's
long overdue! Michael has courageouly stepped outside the
boundaries to prove once and for all that men do love their children,
cherish their women, and yes, even cry. Legacy, 1997 Buy
This Book!
Berry, Wendell, Hidden Wound, North Poiont, 1989
Boyd, Herb & Robert Allen, editors,
Brotherman: The Odyssey of Black Men in America - An
Anthology. Winner of the American Book Award. The purpose of this
extraordinary anthology is made abundantly clear by the editors'
stated intention: "to create a living mosaic of essays and stories in
which Black men can view themselves, and be viewed without
distortion." It books us passage to the world that Black men
experience as adolescents, lovers, husbands, fathers, workers,
warriors and elders. On this journey they encounter pain, confusion,
anger and love while confronting the life-threatening issues of race,
sex and politics. Ballantine, 1996 ISBN 0-345-38317-6 Buy
This Book!
Boykin, Keith, Respecting the Soul: Daily
reflections for black lesbians and gays. We're all looking for
answers to life's questions. We all want to reach our goals, maintain
a loving relationship, and strengthen our ties to family and
community. But how do we face our doubts and fears? How do we
reconcile the prejudice of others with the truth we know about
ourselves? And how do we deal with the obstacles that stand in
our way? The primary challenges facing black lesbians and gays are
internal, not external. The deepest wounds are usually
self-inflicted, leaving behind the scars of internalized racism and
homophobia. With a unique insight for each day of the calendar year,
this book can help change this reality by provoking, inspiring, and
empowering you, sensitizing your families and friends, and sharing
the wisdom and experience of hundreds of well-known people who have
contributed to our collective history. This book gives you the
encouragement you need to respect your own soul. Avon Books, 1999,
ISBN 0-380-80021-7 Buy
this book!
Brown, Ron, My Father has Left Me and I'm
About to Go Off! A guide to raising a young son.
Black males are under assault from many sourcesl. Not that this news
is new. Whether listening to the evening news or remembering the lost
sons of family and friends, the impact of the loss of so many of our
young men to jail or the grave is devastating to the African American
community. With the emasculating effect on men and the
disproportionate burden placed on women in the Black community, it is
easy to see the problem, but where are the solutions? This book
addresses the loss of black fathers in our communities. It speaks of
anger, despair and isolation that is part of the lives of many black
youths who live in female run households. And it tells the story of
how one young boy transcended those feelings to find hope, redepmtion
and new directons, finding his own soul and letting it soar.
Four-G Publishers 1999 ISBN 1885066597 Buy
This Book!
Byrd, Rudolph P., Beverly Guy-Sheftall, ed.,
Traps: African American Men on Gender and Sexuality. This
is the first anthology by African American men on race, gender and
sexuality. The selections on gender reveal what some may view as the
unexpected commitment of African American men to feminism. Included
here are critiques of the subordinate social, economic, and political
position of black women. The next sections analyze the taboos and
myths in which black sexuality is enmeshed. These essays also stress
the importance of rejecting homophobia and the need to contest the
predominance of a heterosexual paradigm. Monolithic constructions of
gender and sexuality, reinforced by sexism and historically
sanctioned homophobia, are the "traps" that give this book it focus
and its title. Indiana University Press, iupress.indiana.edu,
2001, ISBN 0-253-21448-3 Buy
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Carter, Forrest, Education of Little Tree. By reissuing this
1976 book, the University of New Mexico Press is doing exactly what
Gramma advised young Little Tree. The Press is sharing one of those
rare books like Huck Finn that each new generation needs to
discover and which needs to be read and reread regularly. This is a
fine and sustaining book, wonderfully funny and deeply poignant.
Those who has read this book seem to remember when and where and how
they came to know the book. Whether they saw it in the autobiography
section of a chain bookself or heard it reviewed as Book of the Week
on a TV show, or found it on the gift table at a tribal souvenir shop
while passing through a reservation, readers passionantely remember
these first meetings. And old and new readers can once more share
this incredibly touching and deeply moving story which informs the
heart and educates the spirit. University of New Mexico, 1991
ISBN 0-8263-0879-1 Buy
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Diggs, Anita Doreen, Talking Drums: An African-American
quote collection. This book is a celebration of the spoken word.
It is a continuation of the oral tradition -- a tradition that allows
us to read and hear the true communications of a culture and a wisdom
we now call the African-American experience. Quotations reveal the
inner thoughts and aspiratoins of a people - their ambition, anger,
misfortune, struggle with life, death and adversity, their joy,
grief, and primarily their sense of humor. This collection was chosen
to inspire, inform, comfort and entertain. It shows how
African-american ideas and views have grown, and both shaped and been
shaped from the eighteenth century until today. Thought-rovoking and
fascinating are the subjects and the statements inside. It is a
useful compendium. St. Martin's Press 1995. ISBN 0-312-11745-0
Buy
This Book!
Edwards, Louis, Ten Seconds: A novel creating a human
portrait of a black male. The author deserves the highest praise
for creating a human portrait of a black male as compelling and
sensitive as it is rare in recent American fiction. This is a very
readable first novel, ingenious and gracefully written. It is also
very disturbing...Edwards is effective without overt, cliched attacks
on the system; absent are strident denunciations. It is a classic
intimate portrait of maleness, softspoken and secretive. A perfect
"ten". Graywolf, 1991 ISBN 1-55597-150-4 Buy
This Book!
Entine, Jon, Taboo: Why black athletes
dominate sports and why we're afraid to talk about it.
Award-winning journalist explores the genetic, cultural and
physiological roots of black athletic superiority. Drawing on the
latest scientific research, he shows why biology and ancestry are
significant components of the stunning ascension of black athletes.
He reveals striking differences between athletes of West African
heritage and those from East Africa and shows why such differences
could arise and be maintained over time. But this book is more than a
book about "race science" and sports. It is also a brilliant piece of
history. It tells the gripping story of blacks in sports and the
circumstances that have made addressing the facts so difficult and
controv ersial. Incorporating the latest scientific breakthroughs in
evolution and genetic research, including the revolutionary Human
Genome Project, the book spans not just the history of sport but the
history of mankind. And from the Kenyan highlands, Philadelphia
playgrounds, Olympic studiums, NBA arenas and research labs at
Berkeley, Yale and MIT, the author finds conclusive evidence of
the differences that make all the difference. jonentine.com
Public Affairs, www.publicaffairsbooks.com/books/tab.html
2000, ISBN 1-58648-026-X Buy
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Flint, Colin, Spaces of Hate: Geographies
of discrimination and intolerance in the U.S.A.
Though much has been written about hate and extreme right-wing groups
in the United States, scant attention has been paid to the ways in
which geography plays an active role in the formation of such groups.
Hate, like all motivating forces in American society, always has a
geographical component at its core - a restricted space that locks
out undesirable "others." Hate groups have always idealized
exclusivist spaces, from an all-white South to cities rid of gays. In
its consideration of the recent history of hate groups in America,
this book addresses the crucial role that place - from the home to
the nation - and geographical context play in shaping hate activity.
The Klan, homophobic groups, and right-wing militias are all
emplaced, and all use territorial ideals to make their ideologies
concrete. Routeledge, www.routledge-ny.com,
2004 ISBN 0-415-93587-3 
Gardere, Jeffrey, Smart Parenting for
African Americans: Helping your kids thrive in a difficult
world. Almost anyone can be a parent - but it takes knowledge,
effort, and caring to be a smart parent. Black children face many
challenges in today's world; in some ways it is even harder growing
up black today than it was a generation ago, when optimism and
expectations were higher. The author presents a hip, savvy, realistic
guide for today's parents raising black children. He takes an honest
look at some of the major threats to black children-academic failure,
drugs, gangs, irresponsible sex, attraction to crime - and presents
parents with the tools to deal with them. The author stresses
parent-child communication and the important role parents play in
fostering their kids' self-esteem. His sensitive but no-nonsense
approach will help parents be a source of support, love and
protectoin for their kids. Citadel Press 1999 ISBN 0-8065-2051-5
Buy
This Book!
Gates, Henry Louis Jr., Thirteen Ways of
Looking at a Black Man. .In these stunning portraits of prominent
black American men, the author takes us behind closed doors and into
the lives, minds, and experiences of some remarkable people to
reveal, through stories of individual lives, much about American
society and race today. As these men talk about their lives, many
perspectives on race and gender emerge. For the notion of the unitary
black man, Gates argues, is as imaginary as the creature that the
poet Wallace Stevens conjured in his poem. These men and others speak
of their lives with candor and intimacy, and what emerges from this
portfolio of influential men is a strikingly varied and profound set
of ideas about what it means to be a black man in America today.
Paperback. Random House www.randomhouse.com
1997 Buy
This Book! See 1998 for the
paperback version. Buy
This Book!
Gilbert, Roland & Cheo Tyehimba-Taylor, The Ghetto
Solution. African American men helping African American boys to
become African American men is the cycle we need to make our
communities and country work for all of us. The Simba program
described in this book is a powerful and important way to make it
happen. Connections between caring adults and youth are essential for
the healthy development of children. The author understands how to
assure and nurture these relationships for the youth who are often
forgotton and left behind. This story is inspirational. Everybody
concerned about our future should read this book. WRS, 1993
ISBN 1-56796-021-9 Buy
This Book
Gillan, Maria Mazziotti & Jennifer,
Identity Lessons: Contemporary writing about learning to be
American. A collection of diverse American voices on conformity
and difference. A sweeping anthology that explores how American
society shapes us, this book features selections by Sherman Alexie,
Marie Howe, Amiri Baraka and a wide array of our finest contemporary
writers. These stories and poems examine the struggle between the
need to belong and the undeniable influence of each individual's
cultural roots. In brilliant and moving pieces that question the
common definition of "American", some of the sharpest and most
original voices writing today give their ethnic perspectives on
growing up in America. Penguin Book, www.penguinputnam.com
1999 ISBN 0-14-027167-8 Buy
This Book!
Graham, Lawrence Otis, Proversity,
Progressive diversity. While not a "men's issues" book, the
answers within this book will assist every man in this country to
live a healthier life in the presence of all men. Have you ever
quickly judged people at face value before really getting to know
them? Does that make you racist or sexist? Have you ever been
startled by a biased thought that's passed through your head? You are
not alone. This book offers a new approach for transforming
diversity, affirmative action, and multiculturalism in the workplace
from a hindrance into a powerful competitive advantage. While
diversity focuses on what makes us different - be it race, age,
gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion - proversity does
just the opposite: it looks for the things we all have in common.
John Wiley & Sons 1997 ISBN 0-471-17818-7 Buy
This Book!
Gutmann, Matthew, The Meanings of Macho.
In this first detailed ethnography of machismo, the author disproves
many stereotypes of male culture and in their place he offers a
sensitive, wide-ranging, often surprising look at how Mexican men see
themselves, parent their children, relate to women, drink among
themselves and talk about sex in their day-to-day lives. University
of California Press Wonderful Ways to Love a Teen: even when it seems
impossible, Judy Ford. As any parent can attest, raising a child is a
frightening, challenging, surprising and delightful experience. Yet,
as children grow, the art of relating to them becomes increasingly
complicated. Here we have a nuts and bolts guidebook to building and
strengthening a loving bond that is ideal for busy parents. It
includes 60 short essays on how to develop a healthy teen parenting
style by mastering four keys to strong and successful relationships
filled with love, laughter and mutual respect. They are: compassion,
communication, diplomacy and conflict resolution. Conari Press, 1996
ISBN 0-520-20236-8 Buy
This Book!
Harbowski, Freeman A., Kenneth Maton
& Geoffrey Grief, Beating the Odds: Raising
academically successful African American males. Today, young
Black men are more likely to be killed or sent to prison than to
graduate from college. Yet, despite all the obstacles, some are
achieving at the highest academic and professional levels. This book
tells their remarkable stories and shows us what African American
families have done to raise academically successful sons, sons who
are among the top two percent of African American males in terms of
SAT scores and grades. The result of extensive and innovative
research, this book goes beyond analysis - and beyond the
relentlessly negative media images - to show us precisely how young
Black men can succeed despite the roadblocks of racism, the
temptations of crime and drugs, and a popular culture that values
being "cool" over being educated. Oxford University Press, 1998
Harper, Phillip Brian,
Are We Not Men? Masculine anxiety and the problem of
African-American identity. In 1995, popular anxieties about black
masculinity became evident in public reactions to the conclusion of
the OJ Simpson trial and the Million Man March on Washington. The
nation's divided response to the OJ verdict, together with the
controversy surrounding Louis Farrakhan's call to black men to come
together for a "day of atonement" brought issues of race and gender
to the forefront of national debate. In his timely and incisive book,
the author explores issues of race and representation and shows that
ideas about black masculinity have always played a troubled role both
in the formation of African-American identity and in the mass media
at large. What is at stake when a picture of OJ Simpson is darkened
on the cover of Time magazine? Why is AIDS still seen as a
white gay disease when a quarter of deaths (1981-1991) were among
black males? Using examples from a variety of cultural contexts,
ranging from sports and pop music to literature and television, the
author investigates these questions in an effort to show the ways in
which narrow definitions of black manhood have failed to acknowledge
real differences within the African-American community - to grave
social and political effect. An original, far-reaching and ultimately
humane work of cultural criticism, the author argues convincingly
that there are no innocent texts, and forces us to reexamine the
culture that surrounds us. Oxford University Press, 1996
ISBN 0-19-509274-0 Buy
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Hirsch, James S., Riot and Remembrance: The
Tulsa race war and its legacy. On a warm night in May, 1921,
thousands of whites, many deputized by the local police, swarmed
through the Greenwood section of Tulsa, Oklahoma, killing scores of
blacks, looting, and ultimately burning the neighborhood to the
ground. In the aftermath, as many as 300 were dead and 6,000
Greenwood residents were herded into detention camps. The author
focuses on the de facto apartheid that brought about the Greenwood
riot and informed its eighty-year legacy, offering an unprecedented
examination of how a calamity spawns bigotry and courage and how it
has propelled one community's belated search for justice. The author
also highlights Tulsa's emergence at the forefront of the burgeoning
debate over reparations. It shows vividly, chillingly, how the
culture of Jim Crow caused not only the grisly incidents of 1921, but
also those of Rosewood, Selma and Watts, as well as less widely known
atrocities. It also addresses the cruel irony that underlies today's
battles over affirmative action and reparatoins: that justice
and reconciliation are often incompatible goals. Houghton Mifflin,
www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com
2002. ISBN 0-618-10813-0 Buy
This Book!
Hollinger, David, Postethnic America: Beyond
multiculturalism. Amid the vituperative charges of racism,
anti-Semitism, and xenophobia that fill the newspapers and airwaves,
here is a major contribution that brings reason and historical
consciouness to these divisive issues. The author, one of America's
foremost intellectual historians, offers a bold proposal to heal our
nation's ethnic divisions. Sympathetic with the new ethnic
consciousness, he argues that the conventionl liberal toleration of
all established enthnic groups no longer works because it leaves
unchallenged the prevailing imbalance of power. Yet the
multiculturalist alternative does nothing to stop the fragmenting of
American society into competing ethnic enclaves, each concerned
primarily with its own well-being. He argues instead of a new
cosmopolitanism, an appreciation of multiple identities - new
cross-cultural affliations based not on the biologically given but on
consent, on the right to emphasize or dimish the significance of
one's ethnoracial affiliation. This is a bracing reminder of
America's universalist promise as a haven for all peoples. While
recognizing the Eurocentric narrowness of that older universalism, he
makes a stirring call for a new nationalism. He urges that a
democratic nation-state like ours must help brigde the gap between
our common fellowship as human beings and the great variety of ethnic
and racial groups represented with the U.S. We are not the chosen
people. Nor are we a mere collection of diaspora. What we can become,
in his inspiring vision, is "a people among peoples" in a postethnic
world, a democratic-cosmopolitan society respectful of its
ethno-racial heritages but not imprisoned by them. Basic Books, 1995
ISBN 0-465-95991-0 Buy
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Hutchinson, Earl Ofari, The Assassination
of the Black Male Image. Black male bashing has become a growth
industry in America. The media promotes the numbers: one out of four
young black males is in prison, on parole or on probation; one out of
three young black males drop out of school; and one out of two young
black males grow up in single family households. From the
extraordinary coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial to "Waiting to
Exhale"-style anti-black man propaganda, America has taken black male
bashing to new levels. This history of myths, half-truths and lies is
traced to the European conquest of Africa. Sometimes subtle,
sometimes obvious, the bias in news and sports stories from major
newspapers and magazines is exposed. The hypocrisy of some
African-American icons who secure lucrative book, movie and TV deals
by perpetuating anti black-male stereotypes is exposed. A definite
wake-up call. Simon & Schuster, www.simonsays.com
1996 ISBN 0-684-83100-7 Buy
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Hutchinson, Earl Ofari, Black Fatherhood: The guide to
male parenting. This is a rare and positive book. It considers
what African-Americans are doing right for a change. It provides
advice and support for Black fathers. This very readable volume
encourges active involvement of fathers with their children. The
author emphasizes the many ways we can support our children's healthy
development without spending a lot of money. It disputes the many
excuses men have offered for non-involvement and offers a common
sense approach to discipline and education. He rightly argues that
men belong in the home, taking an equal role with women in homemaking
and child care. Impact, 1992 ISBN 1-881032-08-6 Buy
This Book!
Hwang, David, Henry, Plays
Jiobu, Robert, Ethniicity
& Assimilation: Blacks, Chinese, Filipinos,
Japanese, Koreans, Mexicans, Vietnamese & whites. This
is a study of the main ethnic groups in California and is the only
study that offers a direct comparison of these various ethnic groups.
The author presents the thesis that the upward mobility of an ethnic
group is determined not only by its infrastructure but also by the
infrastructure of the situation the group encournters. For example,
the chapter on history emphasizes economics and demographics more
than subcultural values and attitudes. Other chapters similarly
emphasize infrastructure, covering each group's demographic
composition, intermarriage rates, residential segregation, and labor
force characteristics. Few analyses of census data have so
self-consciously incorporated historical material in order to help
elucidate statistical results and provide an integrated comparative
view of ethnicity in American society. New York University, 1988 ISBN
0-88706-648-8 Buy
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Kane, Julius, Ten Things Every Black Man Must do
Before He Dies. "Pathways in life are often crowded with
spectators and fools, but never crowded with ethics or ideals. A
couple of years back, while on my quest for mental freedom, my path
crossed the author's. It was evident from the first words that came
out his mouth; he was a man of ideals. We regularly debated on ways
to help the lost black men of our generation overcome years of
mis-education and self-hate. Those exchanges of ideas were mutually
beneficial to our friendship and agendas. Although our paths are
winding, we've both arrived at the exact same location; the
enlightenment and re-education of our brothers and sisters. In this
book, he examines some major problems and details specific solutions.
His findings, albeit challenging and bold, truly is a must read for
all black men and women alike. His potent mixture of wit and veracity
flows perfectly thoughout his work. At a time where everything around
us is glossed over and made to look pretty, I most appreciated his
straightforward assessments. I believe it's what black America
needs now more than ever. He has inked a non-fiction page-turner and
created in me a fervent reader and friend for life." Ynot Ama
Shakur. Maverick Publishing, www.maverick-publishing.com,
2006, ISBN 0-9785056-1-1
Kennedy, Randall, Nigger: The strange
career of a troublesome word. Nigger: it is arguably
the most consequential social insult in American history, though, at
the same time, a word that reminds us of "the ironies and dilemmas,
tragedies and glories of the American experience." In this tour
de force, distinguished Harvard Law School professor and author of
the highly acclaimed Race, Crime and the Law, "put(s) a tracer
on nigger," to identify how it has been used and by whom,
while analyzing the controversies to which it has given rise. With
unprecedented candor and insight, the author explores such questions
as: How should nigger be defined? Is it, as some
have declared, necessarily more hurtful than other racial
epithets? Do blacks have a right to use nigger even as
others do not? Should the law view nigger baiting as a
provocation strong enough to reduce the culpability of a person who
responds violently to it? Should a person be fired from his or
her job for saying nigger? How might the destructiveness
of nigger be assuaged? To be ignorant of the
meanings and effects of nigger, says the author, is to render
oneself vulnerable to all manner of peril. This book brilliantly and
sensitively addresses that concern. Pantheon Book, www.pantheonbooks.com,
2002. ISBN 0-375-42172-6 Buy
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Kivel, Paul, Uprooting Racism: How White People Can Work for
Racial Justice. There's a long traditional of white people
opposing racism - and there are also hundreds of excuses we give
ourselves for not getting involved. This book is designed to help
white people act on convictions that racism in wrong. It talks about
racism without rhetoric or attack and helps us understand the
dynamics of racism in our society, institutions and daily lives, and
it share stories, suggestions, advice, exercises and approaches to
working together to fight racism. It will help you intervene
strategically wherever racism occurs in public policy, institutional
settings or interpersonal interactions. New Society, 1996
ISBN 0-86571-338-3 Buy
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Lathan, E. LeMay, The Black Man's Guide to
Working in a White Man's World. Pundits, academics, politicians,
black leaders, religious leaders-even Presidents-have all tried to
fix the destructive race prob lem facing America today. So far, all
have failed. The inequality is ripping apart the fabric of society.
Something must be done to turn the tide and save the very future of
the black race. So says the author who offers his startlingly
provocative advice on this explosive issue. He dares to say what
others cannot say, and to many it will be a breath of fresh air. Just
where did he find the key to unlocking the national crisis that has
stumped all the experts? On the job! He is a
black man who has bucked the odds and achieved his own piece of the
American dream. Dorn in Mississippi and raised by his
great-grandmother, he has worked his way through the corporate world
to become a middle manager with steady employment, a loving family
and a proud sense of accomplishments. He has written this guide to
help his fellow blacks through the process. He provides invaluable
insights on how the white man views the black man and how blacks must
react accordingly. He offers hard-learned tips and advice for getting
and keeping a job. He explains how he personally broke the cycle, and
he shows his fellow blacks how they can take control of their lives
and gain their piece of the American dream. The author asserts that
only blacks can fix the black problem. He walked his talk and made
it. Hopefully after reading this guide, others can too. General
Publishing Group 1997 Buy
This Book!
Lester, Joan Steinau, Future of White Men: & other
diversity dilemmas, Conari, 1994
Madhubuti, Haki, Blackmen: Obsolete, single,
dangerous
Majors, Richard and Janet Mancini Billson, Cool Pose: The
dilemas of black manhood in America. Black men learned long ago
that the classic American virtures of thrift, perserverance and hard
work did not give them the same tangible rewards that accrued to
white men. Yet they have defined manhood in similar terms:
breadwinner, provider, procreator, protector. Without the means to
adequately fulfill these roles, many have become frustrated,
impatient, angry, embittered and alienated. To combat these feelings
of oppression, black males have adopted a "cool
pose." This ritualized expression of masculinity,
involving behavior, speech and physical and emotional posturing,
suggests distance, irony and superiority over outsiders, and delivers
to others a clear message of strength and control. Unfortunately,
this strategic style has created a chasm between black males who
adopt it, and women and other men in their communities. By acting
detached, calm, fearless, aloof, and tough, they shield themselves
from intimate, committed and caring relationships. The authors
examine the roots of "cool pose" and probe the issues surrounding a
disproportionate number of black males today: why they die earlier
than whites, from suicide, homicide, accidents, and stress-related
illnesses; why they are more inovlved in crime; why they drop out of
school and are suspended more frequently; why they have more volatile
relationships with women. This book is the first book by a black
psychologist to explore this issue, one of today's most puzzling and
troubling social ills. Lexington, 1992 ISBN 0-669-24523-2
Buy
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Marable, Manning, Black America: Multicultural
democraact in the age of Clarence Thomas & David Duke.
From this pamphlet: "...As President Bush continues to
pursue a racist agenda while employing a public style and discourse
of racial harmony. He openly courts black middle class leaders. He
invites them to the White House for lunch. He said, OK. Thurgood
Marshall, the only African-American, on the Supreme Court, is leaving
the court, but I believe in racial equality. I'm going to give you
another black justice. So he produces a black justice who's against
women's rights of choice. It's a black justice, Clarence Thomas, who
clearly is antithetical and hostile towards the civil rights agenda.
This is a black justice who is opposed to affirmative action, opposed
to workers' rights and trade union rights, a so-called black justice
who has carried out in his personal and private and public life an
attitude of contempt for women and particularly for African-American
women! But that's the one Bush has given us. This is a kind of
"slick" racism, as one of my students once put it. In fact, Malcolm X
developed a term for it: he called it tricknology. It
gives us something without giving us anything - an appearance that
diverts attention away from the real and malignant social impact..."
Open Magazine, 908.789.9608, 1992
Muhajir, El, Woman-Man's Best Friend: Proverbs, poems,
parables, sons. "Let's get one thing clear at the outset, I am
not pushing women's liberation. Women will be liberated when men are
liberated. What I am pushing is the unification of the Black family,
for when the Black family is united we will all be
liberated: men, women and children. Naturally, the devil doesn't
want the family united: he wants men fighting women and women
fighting men. Listen to any soul station in Black America, listen to
the Black man singing the Blues about his woman, crying, moaning and
groaning - as if she were really the problem The white man is our
number one problem, not our woman, she is the victim, just as we are.
Whatever evil she manifests, she learned it from the white man, via
public schools, christianity, televion, movies, magazines, etc. If
anything, we should be singing the blues about the white man. A
collection of poems, proverbs, parables, and songs written during the
years 1969-1972. Al Kitan Sudan Publishing, San Franciso, 1973
Munoz, Carlos, Youth, Identity, Power: The chicano
movement. This is a study of the origins and development of
Chicano radicalism in American. Written by a leader of the Chicano
Student Movement of the 1960s who also played a role in the creation
of the wider Chicano Power Movement, this is the first full-length
work to appear on the subject. It fills an important gap in the
history of political protest in the U.S. The author places the
Chicano movement in the wider context of the political development of
Mexicans and their descendants in the US, tracing the emergence of
Chicano student activists in the 1930s and their initial challenge to
the dominant racial and class ideologies of the time. The author then
documents the rise and fall of the Chicano Power Movement, situating
the student protests of the sixties with in the changing political
scene of the time, and assessing the movement's contribution to the
cultural development of the Chicano population as a whole. He
concludes with an account of Chicano politics in the 1980s. Verso,
1989 ISBN 0-86091-913-7 Buy
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Oliver, William, The Violent Social World of
Black Men. This book offers penetrating new insights into one of
our society's greatest problems - the high incidence of violence
among African American men. In this book, criminologist William
Oliver discusses the causes and effects of black-on-black violence
and provides an insider's perspective behind the myriad of
circumstances that lead to violent confrontations. Jossey-Bass,
www.josseybass.com 1998
ISBN 0-7879-4305-3 Buy
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Orenstein, Gloria Feman, Multi-cultural Celebrations,
Pomegranate, 1993
Paschal, Angelia M, Voices of
African-American Teen Fathers. This book is an insightful look at
adolescent pregnancy and parenthood through the eyes of fathers aged
14 to 19. This unique book features candid interviews with thirty
teens who talk about "doing what I got to do" - handling their
responsibilities as best they can given their perceptions,
limitations, and life experiences. Teens talk about how and why they
became fathers, how they handle being a parent, their perceptions of
fatherhood, the relationships they have with their parents and the
mothers of their children, and how they deal with the everyday
struggles, demands, and concerns they face. Haworth Press, www.haworthpress.com,
2006, ISBN 0-7890-2738-0
Perchinske, Malene, Commitment: Fatherhood in Black America.
This is a beautiful book that flys in face of popular thought that
black fathers aren't committed. Despite however this perception of
the absent father is upheld, many black fathers provide the support,
both economically and emotionally, needed to sustain their families.
This book captures images of this less often recognized parent in
fifty photographs and poignant quotations from the fathers and
children it celebrates. Photographer Carole Patterson has spent
several years crossing the continent to interview and photograph
responsible black fathers. Anthony Barboza has also contributed
imagery. These portraits - young fathers, older fathers, a
great-grandfather, fathers of different levels of the economic ladder
- provide valuable insight into American culture. And, because of
their humanitarian scope, they deliver an important message to
everyone, especially young people, about parenthood and the
obligations and responsibilities attached to it. University of
Missouri Press 1998 ISBN 0-8262-1157-7 Buy
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Riley, Dorothy Winbush, The Complete
Kwanzaa: Celebrating our cultural harvest, Harper
Collins, 1995
Robbins, Anthony, & Joseph McClendon,
Unlimited Power: A Black Choice. An expansion on the original
Unlimited Power, to address the specific
differences of African Americans in search of knowledge, courage,
success and a better quality of life. It helps people overcome any
societal/personal roadblocks and cultural conditioning that might
keep them from enjoying the life of their dreams. Step-by-step, they
show how to reprogram the mind in minutes to eliminate fears and
phobias, fuel the body with renewed health and energy, dramatically
improve relationships, and become a persuasive communicator. Readers
learn the seven lies of success, how to duplicate the success of
others, the five keys to wealth and happiness, how to determine one's
values, how to resolve internal conflicts that are the source of self
sabotage and other destructive behaviors. Simon & Schuster.
www.SimonSays.com 1997
Hardbound ISBN 0-684-82436-1 Buy
This Book! Paperback. Buy
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Rogers, J.A., 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: With
complete proof, Helga M. Rogers, 1995
Rogers, J.A., World’s Great Men of Color, Volume II. This
second volume continues the groundbreaking account of the great Black
personalities of world history and beautifully finishes what he
started in the first volume. Like the first, this volume is a
convenient reference; equipped with a comprehensive introduction, it
treats all aspects of recorded Black history. This book is vital
reading for everyone who wants a fuller and broader understanding of
the great personalities who have helped shape our world. Touchstone
www.SimonSays.com 1996
ISBN 0-684-81582-6 Buy
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Sanchez, Trinidad, Jr. Poems by Son. The
"coming of age" of the Chicano people is a complex subject that will
be written about for years to come. Theirs has been a history of
oppression which has affected many generations, dating back to the
Spanish Conquest of Mexico and the birth of the Mestizo. Their
parents have shared with them accounts of the prejudics that they
have endured and their parents have shared the same with them, and on
and on. It is understandable that this weighing history should have a
significant influence on the thinking of sensitive writers and
artists of Mexican American descent. The vestiges of outright racial
discrimination remain and abound in their present society, as does
the actual practice. The contemporary writer whose focus is the
Mexican American experience has this history to deal with, as much as
the dynamic present and the unveiling future. The author is one such
writer who feels compelled to communicate the social experience of
his people. His adult life has been greatly influenced by the Chicano
Movement of the sixties and seventies. His poetry reflects the
anguish and pain, as well as the vitality and spirit of a generation
of Mexican Americans who managed to break through that stereotype
image of the docile, complacent, uneducated Mexicano.Pecan Grove
Press, 1996. ISBN 1-877603-41-4 Buy
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Sanders, Herman A.,
Daddy, We Need You NOW! A primer on
African-American male socialization. There is a saying that goes
something like, "Any man can be a father, but it takes a real
man to be a daddy." The increasing problem facing the black community
is that there are a lot of "fathers" that are not fulfilling their
role as "daddy". Positive black male role models, in the black
community, are becoming as scarce as the black male himself. Too many
black children are being forced to grow up without the benefit of a
strong black male in their lives. Of course this hurts all children,
but it is especially harmful to black boys growing up without the
proper "road map" that will lead them into manhood. We agree that
parents are the first teachers in their children's life. So the
question comes to mind that if daddy is missing, what are his
children learning from him? Among other things, this book provides
empirical evidence that the presence of a supportive and employed
father in the home during the formative years contributes greatly to
the emotional stability, positive self-concept and academic success
of the children. University Press of America, 1996 ISBN Cloth
0-7618-0379-3 Buy
This Book!; Paper 0-7618-0380-7 Buy
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Simons, George, Working
Together: Succeeding in a multicultural organization.
Working with people who look, believe or act differently from you,
may be difficult or uncomfortable. You don't know what to say, or
what to expect, or simply find yourself inhibited, self-conscious, or
even fearful when those from other cultures are around you. Certain
people may not react when you speak to them, or perform in the way
you expect. What moves you doesn't seem to motivate them in the same
way. Maybe you sincerely believe that you do your best to treat
everyone equally and fairly, but others inform you that you are
insensitive, unfair, or prejudiced. Perhaps some have even accused
you of discriminating against them. This book provides you wth an
opportunity to do something about understanding other cultures. The
future will bring more diversity, not less. Public and private
leaders all over the world face the challenge of uniting different
individuals and groups to reach common goals. The best leaders learn
to draw unique contributions from each group. The future of your
world depends on it. This book will help you to understand and
respect people of other cultures and be understood and respected by
them. Its three main sections will show you how to interact with
different kinds of people. So, pick up your pencil - this is both a
"read" and a "do" book - and get started. Crisp, 1994
ISBN 0-931961-85-8 Buy
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Simonson, Rick, Multicultural Literacy: Opening the
American Mind. The issue of cultural literacy has been the
subject of intense debate in the past few years. Several bestselling
books about the deficiencies of our educational system as well as
changes in basic curriculum at more than one major university have
contributed to the fervor of this debate. Fueling the national
controversy is the question of what body of knowledge constitutes
cultural literacy. While many argue for a return to a "back to
basics" curriculum, equally energetic voices call for a revised
curriculum, one which embrances both traditional western classics and
the classics of non-European cultures, among them African, Asian and
Latin American. This volume brings together thirteen essays which
suggest the range of knowledge truly literate individuals need to
posses to enlarge our perspecitive to include a variety of voices and
heritages which contribute to the vibrant culture of the
US Also included is a beginning list of names, places,
dates and concepts which are part and parcel of a multicultural
fabric. Graywolf, 1988 ISBN 1-55597-114-8 Buy
This Book!
Singletary, Mike, Daddy's Home at
Last: What it takes for dads to put families first.
Dads looking homeward, not outward. Dads exercising leadership,
fostering teamwork, and establishing rules and boundaries. Dads
daring to be open, vulnerable and communicative, taking time to
listen to their children and pray with them. Dads striving to create
within their families a legacy of love. The author, the former
Chicago Bears All-Pro middle linebacker, invites you to join the
ranks of America's emerging new fatherhood. Discover the dramatic
impact you can make on your family when you embrace fatherhood based
on service, not selfishness. Fatherhood that defines success not in
material terms but in spiritual terms. This book brings you rich
wisdom, encouraging insights, challenging observations, and helpful
advice. Strong, touching and full of faith, it's for every father and
husband who wants to build a secure, closely knit family. Zondervan,
1998
Staples, Robert, Black Families at the
Crossroads: Challenges & prospects. Virtually
every measurable aspect of the quality of life for Black Americans is
declining. Poverty, crime, drug addiction, disease and educational
problems continue to plaque a growing segment of the Black
population. An enriched understanding of the Black family - an
institution seen as both the cause and victim of many of these
probmes - is an essential step toward stemming the decline of the
quality of life in Black America. This book offers a comprehensive
examination of the diverse and complex issues surrounding the Black
family unit as it has evolved from preslavery to contemporary
society. The authors draw on more than fifty years of combined
experience studying the Black American family to offer insights into
the specific characteristics and needs of this institution. This book
looks at the historical development of the Afro-American family, its
changing structures, and the roles of its family members. It
describes how external forces such as economics, racism, culture and
politics have affected the dynamics of family relations. Examining
all the dimensions of family life, they go beyond statistics to
explain the reasons behind dating and sexual norms, patterns of
marital interaction, the prevalance of the female-headed household,
and characteristics of family life among the aged. Based on the
authors' extensive research, this book explores how children fare in
households with only a single parent; how economic success correlates
to marital happiness; how youths are socialized into dating roles in
Black culture; and how income, education and occupational levels
differ between Black men and women. Jossey-Base, www.josseybase.com
1993 ISBN 1-55542-486-4 Buy
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Staples, Robert, Black Masculinity: The black male's role in
American society. This is the first comprehensive study by a
sociologist of the role of Afro-American men in the US. In this
dynamic collection of essays, the author brings to bear his own
experiential perspective as a black male along with the objective
analysis of a social scientist. For the first time, black manhood is
examined in his many dimensions. Beginning with the role of men in
Africa, he discusses the ways in which the experience of slavery
altered that role; and he reveals the powerful social forces that
continue to shape the black man's role in an urban American
environment. He also analyzes the issues of crime and violence among
black men, and the political and economic factors that generate such
behavior. Using insights gained from more than 20 years of studying
black sex roles, black women's roles and rights, the book then
investigates the black male's relationships with women, and his
attitudes towards jealousy, sexuality, dating, homosexuality and
white women. He offers a passionate yet balanced analysis of black
masculinity past and present, the predictions for the future of
America's most maligned group. Black Scholar Press, 1985
Hardcover: ISBN 0-933296-07-X Buy
This Book! Paper Back ISBN 0-933296-06-1 Buy
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Steele, Shelby, Content of Our Character: A new
vision of race in America. Why, after twenty-five years of legal
change and ebbing prejudice, are blacks worse off
today? In this controversial collection of esssays, the
award-winning author claims that blacks are more oppressed by doubt
than by racism, and that a generation after the Watts riots and
passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it's time for blacks to look
beyond their victimization and rely on their efforts to gain access
to the American mainstream. In brilliant, moving prose, he
illuminates the origins of the conflict in race relations today - the
increase in anger, mistrust, and even violence between blacks and
whites. With candid and persuasive arguments, he shows us how both
black and white Americans have become trapped into seeing color
before character, and how social policies designed to lessen racial
differences have instead made them greater. This is neither "liberal"
or "conservative," but an honest, courageous look at America's most
enduring and wrenching social dilemma. Harper Perennial, 1990
ISBN 0-06-097415-X Buy
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Steptoe, Javaka illustrator, In Daddy's Arms
I Am Tall: African Amercians Celebrating Fathers.
This is a tribute to the influence that Black fathers have on their
sons, daughters, and grandchildren. In this intergenerational
collection of poetry by new and established African American writers
- who range in age from their 20's to their 50's - fatherhood is
celebrated with honor, humor and grace. Bringing each poem to life is
the spirited artwork of Javaka Steptoe, in his picture book debut.
The son of the late acclaimed children's book artist, John Steptoe,
Javaka employs an inventive range of media to explore the special
bond between father and child. This book delivers a profound message
to people everywhere that family is a precious gift, and that fathers
are among our most affecting heroes. Lee & Low, www.leeandlow.com
1997
Takaki, Ronald, Strangers from a Different Shore: A
history of Asian Americans
Terry, Rod, Brother's Keeper: Words of inspiration for
African-American men, Peter Pauper Press, 1996
Toussaint, Pamela, Great Books for
African-American Children. This book brings you a compendium of
more than 250 books that celebrate the African-American experience.
This comprehensive guide for children of all ages - from preschoolers
to young adults - features: A list of some of the best books
avialable, including out-of-print books. In-depth reviews of each
book - including information about awards received. The main moral
value of each book plus thoughtful, exploratory questions to ask your
child. An index that lists each book by title, author, and moral
value. A list of reading resources parents can use to find
websites, magazines, videos, and bookstores specializing in
African-American subjects...and more. Including a complete appendix
and entries about poetry collections and speeches, this book is an
invaluable resource for parents and children. Plume Book www.penguinputnam.com
1999 ISBN 0-452-28044-3 Buy
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Urrea, Luis Alberto, The Devil's Highway.
In May 2001, a group of men attempted to cross the border into the
desert of southern Arizona, through the deadliest region of the
continent, a place called the Devil's Highway. Fathers and sons,
brothers and strangers, entered a desert so harsh and desolate that
even the Border Patrol is afraid to travel through it. For hundreds
of years, men have tried to conquer this land, and for hundreds of
years the desert has stolen their souls and swallowed their blood.
Along the Devil's Highway, days are so hot that dead bodies naturally
mummify almost immediately. And that May, twenty-six men went in.
Twelve came back out. These men would not give up. This is a story of
astonishing courage and strength, of an epic battle against
circumstance. These twenty-six men would look the Devil in the eyes -
and some of them would not blink. Little, Brown and Company, 2004,
ISBN 0-316-74671-1
Vanzant, Iyanla, The Spirit of a Man: A Vision of Transformation
for Black Men and the Women Who Love Them. Long known as the
country's leading authority on spirituality and empowerment for Black
women, Iyanla Vanzant now offers a message of faith, self-knowledge
and courage for Black men in the struggles, crises and victories they
face in today's society. Teaching Black men to recognize and tap the
energy of their own spirits, Vanzant uses a brilliant and
transforming blend of ancient African spirituality, practical
self-help advice, and contemporary faith to help Black men - and the
women who love them - nurture the strength and power that are their
birthright. HarperCollins www.harpercollins.com
1996 ISBN 0-06-251239-0 Buy
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Wade-Gayles, Gloria,
Father Songs: Testimonies by African-American sons and
daughters,. Loving, enraged, wounded, heroic. These are our
fathers, our black fathers. In startlingly beautiful prose, poetry
and fiction some of our most gifted writers, including John Edgar
Wideman, Malcolm X, Audre Lorde, Toi Derricotte, Ntozake Shange,
Charles Braxton, Manning Marable, Mary Helen Washington and Dolores
Kendricks, pay tribute to the complex relationship between sons,
daughters and the first and most important man in their lives. Some
search for their fathers in painful memories that haunt them from
childhood through adolescence into their own parenthood; others
celebrate their fathers' lives and the gifts their fathers gave them
and their own children. Despite the enormous range of experiences,
each writer affirms the central role this relationship has played in
their lives. This book offers forgiveness for past mistakes and an
invitation to new beginnings. A much-needed book, it promises to
bring black men and women together as fathers, daughters, and sons -
as family. Beacon Press, 1997
Watts, Roderick, Jagers, J, ed, Manhood
Development in Urban African-American Communities. One of the
first books to unite practice, research and theory in addressing
manhood development, this book aids in the construction of more
holistic and progressive notions of African-American manhood.
Proceeding from a psychological perspective, this text explores the
issues of culture and race and how they impact the cognitive,
emotional, and behavioral characteristics of African-American boys
and men. You will see how the development of self-esteem and
self-image are specifically affected by issues of gender, race,
culture, religion, and oppression. The understanding of culture,
gender and oppression you’ll gain will enable you to promote the
positive development of young men. Haworth Press www.haworth.com
1997 Hardback See paperback below. Buy
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Watts, Roderick & Robert Jagers, ed. Manhood Development in
Urban African-American Communities. One of the first books to
unite practice, research and theory in addressing manhood
development, this book aids in the construction of more holistic and
progressive notions of African-American manhood. Proceeding from a
psychological perspective, this text explores the issues of culture
and race and how they impact the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral
characteristics of African-American boys and men. You will see how
the development of self-esteem and self-image are specifically
affected by issues of gender, race, culture, religion, and
oppression. The understanding of culture, gender and oppression
you’ll gain will enable you to promote the positive development
of young men. Haworth Press www.haworth.com
1998 Paperback ISBN 0-7890-0505-0 Buy
This Book!
Wideman, John Edgar, Fatheralong: The Meditation on
Fathers and Sons, Race and Society, Pantheon, 1994
Wilkinson, Doris & Ronald Taylor, eds, The Black Male in
America
Williams, Gregalan, Boys to
Men: Maps for the Journey. In today's crazy world,
it's sometimes hard to find the time, and the words, to talk honestly
with our children about what they're thinking - much less to remember
what we thought when we were their age. This is a moving and honest
account of how one man made it to manhood. In its reminiscences you
will find yourself, and your son. These stories will spark memories
of stories of your own, stories you can use to open a dialogue with
your growing son. His critical message cuts across race and class to
guide a son and strengthen the courage of his parents. An important
resource in the struggle to save our sons, this will help prepare the
men of tomorrow for the road they must travel today. Main Street
Books www.bdd.com 1998
ISBN 0-385-48688X Buy
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Wright, Marguerite, I'm Chocolate, You're
Vanilla: Raising healthy black and biracial childen in a
race-conscious world. This thought-provoking book draws on the
author's research into the ways children view race at different
stages of development. This guide for parents and teachers of black
children offers clear compelling, well-grounded advice on
self-esteem, shatters common myths about race, and reveals practical
ways adults can instill children with positive racial identities.
Jossey-Bass www.josseybass.com
1998 Buy
This Book!
Zogby, James J., What Ethnic Americans Really
Think: The Zogby Culture Polls. These "Cultural Polls"
reveal findings of separate surveys of six major American ethnic
groups: Latino Americans, Italian Americans, African Americans,
Jewish Americans, Arab Americans and Asian Pacific Americans. The
surveys analyize family background and lifestyle characteristics for
each ethnic group, along with an analysis on areas of commonality and
differences on major policy issues. This study does for current
observers of the American reality what Moynihan and Glazer did in the
60's in Beyond the Melting Pot and what Andrew Greeley did in
the 70's in Ethnicity: A preliminary reconnaissance and
Why Can't They Be Like US? The Zogby brothers combine the
excellence of the foremost polling and data gathering organization in
the world with the insights of seasoned practitioners of ethnic
coalition politics. This is a book that will reshape the new politics
of renewed confidence in values that are foundational of
representative government. The classroom, the courthouse, the
political campaign and the political pundits will welcome this path
breaking compilation of information. These data will strip
nonsensical veneer from public discourse that has manipulated culture
and values and soured democratic trust. The author's provide the
required focus on honest attention to diversity and the search for
common ground in human aspirations for well-being and respect as well
as fairness which has been and remains the American promise of
liberty and justice for all. Zogby International, 2001
ISBN 0-9712255-0-8 Buy
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