Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys, Vols. 1-4 [Paperback]

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2004

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 classes than girls? Why are more girls on the honour roll? When do African American boys see a positive black male role model? Is the future of black boys in the hands of their mothers and white female teachers? and When does a boy become a man? The significance of rite of passage activities, including mentoring, male bonding, and spirituality, are all described.

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About the Author

Jawanza Kunjufu is the author of 22 books, including "Adam Where Are You?", "Satan, I'm Taking Back My Health", and "State of Emergency". He lives in Chicago.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: African American Images (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0913543969
• ISBN-13: 978-0913543962
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Honest No Punches Pulled Assessment ..., June 14, 2006

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This review is from: Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys, Vols. 1-4 (Paperback)

Dr Kunjufu is one of the few public voices speaking reasonably and honestly regarding the Mis-Education of the American black male child as a result of the inadequacies of the American Public Education system. The current system has been carelessly designed, poorly assessed, and inadequadetly held to account. The best possible education seems no longer to be the goal of the sytem; and creativity, flexibility and passion on the part of those that administrate and guide it is woefully missing. My apologies to those few caring souls (teachers and administrators) who are struggling against the very system in which they work, in order to make a tremendous difference in the lives of our American children; my prayers are with you and I exhort you to continue the battle, though frustrating it may be! We must heed the words of Dr Kunjufu and bring ethnic and gender sensitivity to the science of teaching and relevant practices that maximize overall learning. We must work to bring more well qualified African American males into the profession of teaching, and draw them into the inner city schools, compensate them well, encourage and uphold them, recognize and empower them. We should once again look seriously at single gender schools, or at least single gender programming within schools. It makes sense and it improves school performance. Thanks Dr Kunjufu for all your tremendous works!

33 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mandatory Reading for Parents!, November 26, 2005

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This review is from: Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys, Vols. 1-4 (Paperback)

There isn't much more for me to say about this book that hasn't already been discussed, but I'll add this:

If you're serious about the future of your African American sons, brothers and male counterparts, you'll do well to read this book as it has VERY REAL examples that support its title.

There are, however, two issues I have with this book.

#1. It appears that the author has a prejudice against rap music, but later changes it to gangster rap. Let me just state that rap music does not cause black boys to be violent or become drop-outs as the many white boys who also listen to it continue to excel at school and avoid prison. Gangster rap, on the other hand, is another story as it feeds negative emotions and becomes subliminal with constant listening.

#2. The author is fixated on his Christian religion. He implies that belief in God is somehow a necessary component in solving the problem. This is rather disappointing, because if the author hopes to convey his message to the entire black community, he needs to take other people's beliefs into consideration when offering his solutions. Not everyone believes in God, not everyone believes in your God and no God has been proven to be real.

In any case, these two issues did not prevent me from finishing or enjoying this book. Hopefully, many others possess the same open-mindedness that I have.

[EDIT: this review had the wrong rating. I've updated it.]

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kunjufu: African American genius, December 14, 2004

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This review is from: Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys, Vols. 1-4 (Paperback)

In Reading Kunjufu's Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys, I think that the book REALLY does an excellent job in discussing the problems, and implementing solutions as to how we as a people can save our BLACK boys. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading,period. I especially THINK that all educators (teachers, prinicpals, etc.) should be required to read this book at least once duriing their lifetime.