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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 them in these classes, and how people can help their community to get on a life enhancing path.


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Michael Porter is the author of The Conspiracy to Destroy Black Women and Rap and the Eroticizing of Black Youth.

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  • Paperback: 100 pages
  • Publisher: African American Images; 1st edition (March 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0913543543
  • ISBN-13: 978-0913543542
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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66 of 73 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Unpleasant Truths, February 1, 2000
By Michael Porter (Savannah, Georgia) - See all my reviews
After working more than seven years as a child and family counselor, and, later, five years as an Emotional Behavior Disorders Teacher in a public middle school, I reached certain startling conclusions: A diabolical marriage has taken place between America's educational system and pharmaceutical companies. Schools are rapidly becoming laboratories for the dispensing of psychostimulants and the students are the guinea pigs of choice. And, as always, African Americans and the poor comprise the greatest number of victims. Further complicating matters is the zero value placed on African American boys. African American and Latino boys are the most feared and despised student populations in America. This ugly reality leads to the parents of these boys being conned ( Chap. 2 The Conning of African American Parents) by school employees into targeting, testing, labeling, and medicating their children. Avenues and methods other than labeling and medicating are very seldom sought or employed. The toxic effects of a Eurocentric curriculum on nonwhite minds is ignored by educational professionals, medical professionals, and politicians (Chap. 6 A Curriculum of Genocide). Also, there is much apprehension in examining the relationship between African American boys and White female teachers (Chap. 5). Kill Them Before They Grow takes a hard look at how educational policies (Chap. 1 Public Law 94-142 and the Creation of Black Monsters) can be misused; and how misuse can spiral out of control. Child-victims cannot speak for themselves. African American boys, more than any other child, need caring adults to expose and discuss an ugly reality that, in one way or another, effects everyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you - Mr. Porter for putting in plain text the Truth, November 19, 2006
By S. Thorpe "Electronics connoisseur" (Frederick, Md United States) - See all my reviews
It sometimes appears hopeless, that people will view the truth for what it is and not be hampered or biased based on what side of the fence one finds himself/herself on (be it racial or social economic). As I read Porter's book, I found myself and my own personal experience within the American Public School system. I can only thank Mr. Porter for daring to put into text such an ugly truth that really needs to be addressed, diagnosed and dealt with by all (especially those who are victimized by that truth).
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32 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerfully Enlightning!, November 13, 2000
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Where do I begin......this book has been extremely informative. Specifically in regards to the "public" school system. I am a 31 year old single parent of an 11 year old boy. Recently I have been dealing with various issues within the public school system. It alarms me to know that the experiments to "distruction" of our black children still goes on. Moreso, how we continue to allow are children to be "test cases". We can no longer turn a "blinds eye" to our African American children (specifically boys) any longer. This book has encouraged me to continue to be a "visible" advocate for my son as well as other African American boys. It has compelled me to become more pro-active in my childs education. It is imperative that we as African Americans put an end to this "Progressive Genocide" in the school system. We can no longer afford to be complacent! I pray that you recieve the message this book has to offer. It is time we "Rose" to the occassion!
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3.0 out of 5 stars redundant page after page
I read the entire book in 2 days which means it did not say much to make me think. It reads really easy because it says the same thing over and over, albeit with different words... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ntropi

4.0 out of 5 stars a quick read that needs to be read
First of all, as an educator of future educators of black boys, I loved the fact that this was a quick read. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Kimberly White Glenn

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent service
Service was quick and it arrived before the projected date. The book was in great condition-like new.
Published on October 20, 2007 by S. Russell

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read For All Educators And Parents!
This book, along with Jawanzaa Kunjufu's books, is a must read for all educators. If you want to make a positive change in the lives of African American males, it is important to... Read more
Published on September 6, 2007 by L. Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars TRUTH
As an educator, I can whole-heartedly agree! Thank you for putting this into print. PLease seek 60 Minute & 20/20 for an audience. Read more
Published on August 12, 2007 by C. Bristow

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you for enlighening me
This book is very informative about our african american boys and men. I'm a single parent with a 17yr old (son), and have gone through half of the problems that is going on in... Read more
Published on June 9, 2007 by R. stafford

5.0 out of 5 stars Kill Them Before They Grow: The Misdiagnosis of African American Boys in America's Classrooms
This book is right on target. The more I read, the more I could identify with Michael Porter's words.
Published on February 15, 2007 by Celeste D. Johnson

4.0 out of 5 stars Kill them before They Grow
The book was right on, regarding the school systems and the teachers that work in it.
Published on July 14, 2006 by June J. Mitcham

1.0 out of 5 stars A book for the "Million Youth March"
Michael Porter supports the Republican program for school vouchers! Well... uh... not really. But that appears to be the logical conclusion based upon his fiery rhetoric. Read more
Published on October 5, 1999

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