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| 100+ EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES TO TEACH CHILDREN OF COLOR [Jawanza Kunjufu] Because the attrition rate for new teachers in high-poverty schools averages between 40% and 50% over the first five years of teaching, this investigation offers practical solutions to more than 100 of the daily challenges they face. With an emphasis on pragmatic approaches that can be accomplished in the classroom, the book argues that many of the skills necessary for teaching in urban schools are not properly taught in university programs and that most white teachers simply have to learn by experience. Written from a black perspective and supported by real-life examples and details rather than theory, this helpful compendium of advice and expertise tackles issues of race and class while outlining the many ways in which the American school system is designed to contribute to a teacher's struggle. { 120pp, 140x215mm, October 2008; PB, £9.99, 193415511X:9781934155110 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| 24 REASONS WHY AFRICAN AMERICANS SUFFER [Jimmy Dumas] This book is a must read for anyone concerned about the state of Black people in America and race relations, it looks at major issues including unity, trust, economics, family, religion, education, politics, welfare, drugs, teen-pregnancy, morality, health, integration, media, discipline, slavery, lack of identity, and more. Each chapter explains why we suffer and how the problem can be eradicated. { 120pp, 140x215mm, October 1999; PB, £8.99, 0913543632:9780913543634 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| ABDUL & THE DESIGNER TENNIS SHOES [William McDaniels] Explores self-esteem, materialism, values, sports, relationships, and more. { 79pp, 140x215mm, June 1997; PB, £4.99, 0913543152:9780913543153 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| ADAM! WHERE ARE YOU? : Why Most Black Men Don't Go to Church [Jawanza Kunjufu & Rev Dr Jeremiah Wright Jr] Addresses the question of why the church is 75 percent female and offers ways to bring the black man back to God. { 140pp, 140x215mm, June 1997; PB, £9.99, 0913543438:9780913543436 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| AFRICAN CENTERED RESPONSE TO RUBY PAYNE'S POVERTY THEORY [Dr Jawanza Kunjufu] This challenge to influential educator Ruby Payne's theories about the impact of class differences and economics on teaching and learning puts forward other factors as better predictors of student performance. Pointing to success stories in schools that serve low-income students, this refutation of Payne's popular teacher-training program asserts that teacher expectations, time on task, and the principal's leadership are the main factors in determining educational outcomes at a school. Abandoning Payne's framework of teacher-student income disparities, racial makeup, and per-pupil expenditure, this critical analysis asserts the human component as the most powerful tool for improving education in failing schools. { 174pp, 155x215mm, April 2007; PB, £10.99, 1934155004:9781934155004 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| AFRICAN CENTERED RITES OF PASSAGE & EDUCATION [Lathardus Goggins, II] Discussing the correlation between one's self-conception and one's academic performance, this explains African centred rites and the rituals and ceremonies behind them. { 78pp, 140x215mm, June 1997; PB, £5.99, 0913543497:9780913543498 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| AFROCENTRICITY : The Theory of Social Change [Molefi Kete Asant] Discussed in this cross-disciplinary work is the theory of 'Afrocentricity', which mandates that Africans be viewed as subjects rather than objects and is driven by the question: Is it in the best interest of African people? This book looks at how this philosophy, ethos, and worldview gives Africans a better understanding of how to interpret issues affecting their communities. History, psychology, sociology, literature, economics, and education are explored, including discussions on Washingtonianism, Garveyism, Du Bois, Malcolm X, race and identity, Marxism, and breakthrough strategies. { 148pp, 140x215mm, September 2003; PB, £9.99, 0913543799:9780913543795 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| BEST FACE OF ALL [Wilesse A F Commissiong & Buck Brown] Teaches children that beauty starts from within and flows outward. { 24pp, 280x215mm, April 1997; PB, £3.99, 0913543195:9780913543191 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| BETWEEN BLACK WOMEN : Listening with the Third Ear [Joy Jones] An exploration of ways black women can empower themselves in all aspects of their lives: professionally, socially, and emotionally. { 92pp, 140x215mm, August 1997; PB, £5.50, 0913543403:9780913543405 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| BLACK AMERICANS IN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING : Contributors of Past & Present [Eugene Winslow] Biographies of African-American achievers. { 29pp, 215x280mm, August 1997; PB, £5.50, 0913543527:9780913543528 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| BLACK COLLEGE STUDENT SURVIVAL GUIDE [Jawanza Kunjufu] From choosing the right college to excelling in academics. { 182pp, 140x215mm, March 1998; PB, £9.99, 0913543551:9780913543559 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| BLACK COMMUNICATIONS : Breaking Down the Barriers [Evelyn B Dandy] This book asks the questions how can we move our children from Black English to Standard English without destroying their (often-fragile) self-esteem; how to utilize the skills of 'rap' and the 'dozens' in the classroom; and how a teacher will fail to be effective if he or she does not understand and appreciate the culture of the black students they seek to educate and inspire. Black Communications is 'must' reading for anyone with a responsibility to assist black urban students to successfully function in the academic, business, cultural, political, and social mainstream worlds. Parents and educators will find this work full of useful information. { 186pp, 140x215mm, December 1991; PB, £7.50, 0913543233:9780913543238 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| BLACK ECONOMICS : Solutions for Economic & Community Empowerment, 2nd Edition [Jawanza Kunjufu] This micro- and macro-analysis of economic conditions in the black community explores why African Americans earn only 61 percent of white American income, why many African Americans prefer to maintain a 'good job' rather than own and operate their own businesses, and why African American consumers only spend 3 percent of their 600 billion dollars in African American businesses. Topics covered include present and historical analysis, foreign economic success, the global economy, obstacles to development, and black consumers and entrepreneurs. { 171pp, 140x215mm, September 2002; PB, £9.99, 0913543829:9780913543825 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| BLACK PERSON'S GUIDE : To Adult Education & Economic Empowerment [LeDene Lewis] Learn how to overcome obstacles to achieve educational and economic empowerment. { 44pp, 140x215mm, August 1997; PB, £3.99, 0913543306:9780913543306 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| BLACK SON RISING : Rising Back, Fighting Back & Breaking Free! [Michael Curtis Jones] Calling upon the author's experience as a youth counsellor and prison volunteer, this inspiring work offers a challenging portrayal of black men and the contemporary obstacles they face in American society. With a message that calls equally for communal empathy and individual growth, this assessment of the plight of black men views them in relation to today's most controversial topics (the prison system, drugs, education, and parenting), empowering the academic, social worker, minister, and interested reader. { 222pp, 155x230mm, April 2006; PB, £9.99, 0974900079:9780974900070 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| BLACK STUDENTS -- MIDDLE CLASS TEACHERS [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 teach African American children? Are schools designed for middle-class children and, if so, what are the implications for the 50 percent of African Americans who live below the poverty line? Is the major issue between teachers and students class or racial difference? Why do some of the lowest test scores come from classrooms where black educators are teaching black students? How can parents negotiate with schools to prevent having their children placed in special education programs? Also included are teaching techniques and a list of exemplary schools that are successfully educating African Americans. { 164pp, 140x215mm, September 2002; PB, £10.99, 0913543810:9780913543818 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| BLACK THEOLOGY, BLACK POWER, & BLACK LOVE [Michael James] This examination of modern black theology creates a new paradigm known as Integrasegreology, which offers a corrective theory to the polarisation of the ideologies of Malcolm X and Dr Martin Luther King Jr. It also addresses the important social and theological deficiencies in Dr James Cone's original introduction of black theology. Integrasegreology acknowledges the importance of integration and separation theories and espouses the creation of new values, individual and collective vocations, and the definition of Black Power-Black Consciousness and its seven critical aspects. It also argues that black theology should not be an end in itself, but serve the greater purpose of the liberation of oppressed blacks throughout the world. { 144pp, September 2000; PB, £9.99, 0913543683:9780913543689 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| BREAKING THE CHAINS OF COCAINE : Black Male Addiction & Recovery [Oliver J Johnson] Addresses the problem of cocaine addiction from an African American frame of reference. { 156pp, 140x215mm, August 1997; PB, £6.99, 0913543292:9780913543290 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| BROWN VS TOPEKA : Desegregation & Miseducation - An African America's View [Pansye Atkinson] A discussion of whether African American students and administrators have reaped the benefits of desegregation. { 127pp, 140x215mm, September 1993; PB, £7.50, 0913543330:9780913543337 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| CAN BLACK MOTHERS RAISE OUR SONS? [Lawson Bush U] Can mothers teach their sons how to become men? In recent years that question has been discussed and debated on Black radio, in Black magazines, workshops and conference, and Black households across this nation. Yet, there is little research to inform those who participate in this argumentative discourse. Towards this end, this book examines how Black mothers participate in raising their sons to become Black men. An analysis of the historical, sociological, and biological variables that influence the construct of Black male sex roles is provided. Every parent, guardian, teacher, social worker, coach, spiritual leader, and psychologist must understand the dynamics and potential impact of these variables so that we may effectively raise Black males in the twenty-first century. { 208pp, 140x215mm, October 1999; PB, £9.99, 0913543640:9780913543641 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| CHALLENGE TO THE BLACK CHURCH [Reverend Earl Trent Jr] This insightful analysis raises questions about the black church and its impact on black society. Interwoven with scripture, this text addresses such complex and passionately debated issues as: Is the black church leading the movement in the new millennium?; How can the church attract more youth and males?; Does the church have an ear for the hip-hop generation?; and, How do we explain so much poverty in the richest country in the world? Written for those involved in the church who are concerned about its impact, this examination discusses the church's role in the black community and its future. { 146pp, 140x215mm, October 2004; PB, £9.99, 097490001X:9780974900018 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| CHOOSING A PATH [David D Moore] Shows how to take a stand against drug dealers. { 37pp, 140x215mm, April 1997; PB, £3.50, 0913543179:9780913543177 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| CLOSING THE RACIAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT GAP [Matthew Lynch] With the arrival of the No Child Left Behind act, the so-called 'racial achievement gap' has attracted more concern and controversy than ever before. According to this timely analysis, the myth of the racial achievement gap has nothing to do with genetics -- and everything to do a host of embarrassing yet reversible social and pedagogical failures, including low teacher expectations, unrealistic time tables for learning goals, irrelevant curricula, ineffectual teaching methods, careless administrators, poor parental involvement, negative peer groups, and self-esteem issues. For every problem raised, the text offers a level-headed solution, culminating in a plan for closing the supposed racial achievement gap for good. { 150pp, April 2006; PB, £9.99, 0974900060:9780974900063 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| COLORS AROUND ME [Vivian Church] Teaches children to appreciate the various shades of colour among African Americans. { 28pp, 215x280mm, June 1997; PB, £5.99, 0910030154:9780910030151 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| COMING OF AGE : African American Male Rites of Passage [Paul Hill Jr] Information on how the black community can institutionalise rites of passage as part of the child-rearing process. { 125pp, 140x215mm, August 1997; PB, £6.99, 0913543284:9780913543283 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| CONSPIRACY TO DESTROY BLACK WOMEN [Michael Porter] It has long been argued that women, especially black women, have been relegated to a second-class status in American society, and despite modern advances remain subject to a debilitating discrimination in many areas of life. This book presents a fresh perspective on the many facets of sexism experienced by African American women, addressing such issues as wage disparity, spousal abuse, and the rising rate of AIDS among black women. It also examines the roots of sexism among African American males, including the effect of gangster rap music on perceptions of black women, and offers strategies for change. { 148pp, 140x215mm, May 2001; PB, £9.99, 0913543721:9780913543726 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| COUNTERING THE CONSPIRACY TO DESTROY BLACK BOYS, VOLUME 1 [Jawanza Kunjufu] Offers suggestions to correct the dehumanisation of African American children, and tells how to ensure that African American boys grow up to be strong, committed, and responsible African American men. { 77pp, 140x215mm, April 1999; PB, £4.99, 0913543004:9780913543009 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| COUNTERING THE CONSPIRACY TO DESTROY BLACK BOYS, VOLUME 2 [Jawanza Kunjufu] Offers suggestions to correct the dehumanisation of African American children, and tells how to ensure that African American boys grow up to be strong, committed, and responsible African American men. { 47pp, 140x215mm, December 1986; PB, £4.99, 0913543039:9780913543030 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| COUNTERING THE CONSPIRACY TO DESTROY BLACK BOYS, VOLUME 3 [Jawanza Kunjufu] Offers suggestions to correct the dehumanisation of African American children, and tells how to ensure that African American boys grow up to be strong, committed, and responsible African American men. { 80pp, 140x215mm, May 1999; PB, £4.99, 0913543209:9780913543207 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| COUNTERING THE CONSPIRACY TO DESTROY BLACK BOYS, VOLUME 4 [Jawanza Kunjufu] Offers suggestions to correct the dehumanisation of African American children, and tells how to ensure that African American boys grow up to be strong, committed, and responsible African American men. { 65pp, 140x215mm, January 1995; PB, £4.99, 091354342X:9780913543429 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| COUNTERING THE CONSPIRACY TO DESTROY BLACK BOYS, VOLUMES 1-4 [Jawanza Kunjufu] Offers suggestions to correct the dehumanisation of African American children, and tells how to ensure that African American boys grow up to be strong, committed, and responsible African American men. { 208pp, 155x230mm, November 2000; HB, £19.99, 0913543446:9780913543443 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| COUNTERING THE CONSPIRACY TO DESTROY BLACK BOYS, VOLUMES 1-4 [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 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. { 200pp, 155x230mm, April 2004; PB, £12.99, 0913543969:9780913543962 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| CULTURE OF RESPECT [Dr Jawanza Kunjufu] Ages 4 to 8 years. Providing useful definitions of respect in terms that are easily understood by youngsters, this picture book expresses the importance of valuing adults and classmates alike. Combining cheerful illustrations with simple language, this useful guide explains the basics of respectful behaviour to young children. It emphasises the value of a climate of mutual respect among teachers and classmates and the immediate and long term benefits to students who practice these behaviours -- such as special privileges within the classroom, as well as achieving future success in life. Focusing on the specific needs of African American school children, this helpful resource is a perfect tool for teachers who wish to foster a sense of courtesy in their young charges, allowing for a calmer, more focused classroom. { 24pp, 215x280mm, September 2007; PB, £6.99, 1934155063:9781934155066 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| DEVELOPING POSITIVE SELF-IMAGES & DISCIPLINE IN BLACK CHILDREN [Jawanza Kunjufu] The relationship between self-esteem and student achievement. { 116pp, 140x215mm, March 2000; PB, £6.99, 0913543012:9780913543016 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| DEVELOPING STRONG BLACK MALE MINISTRIES [Dr Jawanza Kunjufu] Concrete solutions to real-world problems are discussed in this guidebook for church officers on how to increase the involvement of African American males in the ministry. From drugs and prison to health and homosexuality, this treatise investigates the needs and trends of African American males, the steps the church has taken to address these issues, and modern troubles relating to involvement in the church. { 166pp, 145x215mm, September 2006; PB, £9.99, 0974900095:9780974900094 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| EGYPT VS GREECE & THE AMERICAN ACADEMY [Molefi Kete Asante & Ama Mazama (eds)] Debating the development of civilisation in Egypt and Greece, this collection of essays explores European misconceptions of African history. Featuring contributions from some of the top scholars in African American studies, this book analyses the inconsistencies erupting from academic and Eurocentric reports on ancient culture. For example, if the pyramids were built in 2800BC and Greek civilisation began around 700BC, how could the Greeks have contributed or taught Africans maths and science? And if the Greeks built pyramids in Egypt, why did they not build a few in Greece? These questions and more are raised in this informative collection. { 200pp, 140x215mm, April 2002; PB, £9.99, 0913543772:9780913543771 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| EGYPTIAN PHILOSOPHERS : Ancient African Voices from Imhotep to Akhenaten [Molefi Kente Asante] Traditional Eurocentric thought assumes that Greece was the origin of civilisation. 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 BC, 2,100 years before Greek civilisation. The popular myth of Hippocrates being the father of medicine is dispelled by the fact that Hippocrates studied the works of Imhotep, the true father of medicine, and mentioned his name in his Hippocratic oath. Eleven famous African scholars who preceded Greek philosophers are profiled: Ptahhotep, Kagemni, Duauf, Amenhotep, Amenemope, Imhotep, Amenemhat, Merikare, Sehotepibre, Khunanup, and Akhenaten. These scholars' ideas on a variety of topics are discussed, including the emergence of science and reason, the moral order, books and education, and the clash of classes. { 175pp, 140x215mm, March 2000; PB, £9.99, 0913543667:9780913543665 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| ELEVEN THINGS MAMA SHOULD'VE TOLD YOU ABOUT MEN [Kimberley Wilson] What are black women to do when the divorce rate for African Americans is 66 percent? Finding and keeping Mr Right just became easier with this book of simple wisdom that mothers should have passed on to their daughters. Women will find insights into which men to avoid, personal safety, having a life outside a mate, maintaining stability, and mutual values on child-rearing. Included are 14 steps for keeping the man once she has found him, from worshipping together and valuing his mother to preserving respect and maintaining friendship. { 120pp, September 2000; PB, £8.99, 0913543691:9780913543696 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| FOR BLACK WOMEN ONLY : A Complete Guide to a Successful Life-Style Change, Health, Wealth, Love, & Happiness [Dr Ingrid Hicks] This is the first and only self-help book written by and for Black women. Black women are telling their own stories about their experiences as wives, mothers, daughters, friends, workers, and entrepreneurs. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of these experiences and shows strategies for empowerment. { 102pp, 135x210mm, March 2000; PB, £6.99, 0913543241:9780913543245 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| FROM GHETTO TO COMMUNITY [Billy Vance] An in-depth sociological study, this book examines the current state of the black community in America and advances theories for improving its quality of life. Exploring issues that confront black America in its effort to identify and remedy societal ills, it addresses such tough questions as: Do African American children understand and appreciate the struggle of the civil rights movement?; How has it come about that one third of all African American males have experience within the criminal justice system?; and Have black Americans lost their identification with African culture? Other topics covered include the role of cultural institutions in the black community, strategies for empowerment, and relationships between race, culture, and class. { 146pp, 140x215mm, May 2001; PB, £9.99, 0913543713:9780913543719 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| FROM HOLY POWER TO HOLY PROFITS : The Black Church & Community Economic Empowerment [Dr Walter Malone Jr] Stresses the need for the black church to realise and accept its responsibility for eradicating economic injustice in the African American community. { 132pp, 140x210mm, August 1997; PB, £7.50, 0913543381:9780913543382 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| FROM ROOTS TO WINGS : Successful Parenting African American Style [Dr James Young] Merging theory with practical advice, this guide recognises the unique challenges facing African American parents and offers successful parenting strategies to overcome them. Peer pressure, television, and rap music seem to be socialising today's black youth, but this book argues that parental attention is more powerful. Case studies and other research look at expectations, listening, goal-setting, careful time management, nutrition, attention to academics and grades, consistency, prayer, and quality time, and their effectiveness in strong black families. { 160pp, 215x280mm, December 2005; PB, £9.99, 0974900044:9780974900049 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| GOOD BROTHERS LOOKING FOR GOOD SISTERS [Jawanza Kunjufu] Difficulty in finding a compatible mate is a problem typically voiced by women. However, many men face this same challenge and have similar complaints about the opposite sex. This book shares the thoughts and concerns of black men who are looking for good black women to share their lives with. Although 'Good Brothers Looking for Good Sisters' is written in fictional prose, the story line has a factual base and is applicable to the day-to-day lives of black men. { 175pp, 140x215mm, March 2002; HB, £8.99, 0913543756:9780913543757 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| GRANDMA'S ASHANTI CLOTH [Maria McNaught] Alex Haley's Roots popularised the study of one's ancestral history. Children share in the thrill of such discovery in the story of Malik, a third-grader who is given a school assignment of developing a family tree. Malik becomes excited about tracing his family heritage and past and begins his journey with a series of interviews with his relatives. Malik's grandmother not only tells him about their family, but she also gives him a very sacred and ancient Ashanti cloth from one of his ancestors. This book teaches the importance of family, of ancestral history, and of self-esteem. { 24pp, 230x300mm, April 2003; PB, £5.99, 0913543837:9780913543832 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| GREAT ENCOUNTER : A Special Meeting Before Columbus [Patricia Piercy] Ages 9 to 12 years. Teaches children that long before Columbus came to America, Africans and Native Americans lived together peacefully. { 41pp, 185x230mm, November 1991; PB, £4.99, 0913543268:9780913543269 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| GREAT NEGROES, VOLUME 1 : Past & Present, 3rd Edition [Russell L Adams] One hundred and seventy-five historically organised biographies of famous African Americans in areas such as education, science, music, and more. { 212pp, 215x280mm, December 1976; PB, £13.50, 0910030081:9780910030083 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| GREAT NEGROES, VOLUME 1 : Past & Present, 3rd Edition [Russell L Adams] One hundred and seventy-five historically organised biographies of famous African Americans in areas such as education, science, music, and more. { 212pp, 215x280mm, October 1993; HB, £19.99, 0910030073:9780910030076 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| GREAT NEGROES, VOLUME 2 : Past & Present [Jawanza Kunjufu, Erica Myles & Nichelle Wilson] Over 200 famous African American figures in fields such as acting, art, athletics, business, comedy, dancing, education, music, politics, publishing, religion, science, and writing are profiled in this comprehensive book. Included in a special section on up-and-coming African Americans are people such as Tiger Woods, Sammy Sosa, Halle Berry, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jessie Jackson, Jr. A section on often-overlooked figures includes Medgar Evers, Dorothy Height, and Dempsey Travis. { 200pp, 230x300mm, May 1999; HB, £19.99, 0913543659:9780913543658 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| GREAT NEGROES, VOLUME 2 : Past & Present [Russell L Adams] Over 200 famous African American figures in fields such as acting, art, athletics, business, comedy, dancing, education, music, politics, publishing, religion, science and writing are profiled here. Included are people such as Tiger Woods, Sammy Sosa, Halle Berry, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jessie Jackson, Jr. A section on often over-looked figures includes Medgar Evers, Dorothy Height and Dempsey Travis. { 205pp, 210x280mm, June 1999; PB, £13.50, 0913543594:9780913543597 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| HAVING GOD'S BEST MARRIAGE [Clyde Temple III] Confronting the growing divorce rates both in and outside the church, this motivational resource helps new and established couples examine their relationships and understand the importance of marriage. The author uses ample case studies and verses from scripture to give inspiration -- as well as practical advice -- to those with questions or issues concerning marriage. Exploring everything from the traditional roles of husbands and wives in the Bible to the significance of increasing divorce rates within the church community, this book provides spiritual advice and answers to those couples just starting to think about marriage, as well as those trying to repair their struggling union. { 132pp, 155x230mm, September 2007; PB, £9.99, 1934155047:9781934155042 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| HERSTORY : Black Female Rites of Passage [Mary C Lewis] Information on the physical, social, emotional and cultural development of young black females. { 138pp, 135x215mm, January 1988; HB, £7.50, 091354308X:9780913543085 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| HIP HOP LAND [Omar Shaheed] For ages 4-8. A celebration of African American culture and history in full colour. { 24pp, 215x280mm, April 1997; PB, £5.50, 0913543462:9780913543467 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| HIP HOP STREET CURRICULUM : Keeping It Real [Dr Jawanza Kunjufu] Refuting the myths that black youth are unable to excel at academics and are limited to careers in professional sports, rap music, or drug dealing, this motivational book aims to engage teens by bridging the gap between school and hip hop culture. Topics such as the ability for many youths to memorise rap lyrics verbatim and how those skills can translate into academia, are discussed along with more general issues, including peer pressure, media, sexuality, career development, and gang activity. Written in an adolescent-friendly style, this much-needed book for educators seeks a different way of approaching students. { 140pp, 215x280mm, April 2006; PB, £8.99, 0974900052:9780974900056 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| HIP-HOP VS. MAAT : A Psycho/Social Analysis of Values [Jawanza Kunjufu] Values and how they affect decisions regarding abortion or adoption, marriage, gun control, and other controversial issues. { 151pp, 140x215mm, December 1993; PB, £7.50, 0913543322:9780913543320 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| HOW TO TEACH MATH TO BLACK STUDENTS [Shahid Muhammad, The Math Doctor] Intended for parents and teachers of African American students, this book provides strategies for correcting the racial achievement gap in upper-grade mathematics. Advice is provided on instilling confidence in African American students and on teaching math in a less sterile and theoretical way. Also explored is how critical thinking skills are essential in understanding math. A wealth of ideas is provided on creating relevant word problems to help students better understand basic math functions. { 156pp, 140x215mm, September 2003; PB, £9.99, 0913543977:9780913543979 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| I'M SPECIAL, TOO [Darlene M McCurty] Ages 9 to 13 years. How a dyslexic student overcomes low self-esteem with the help of a concerned teacher. { 55pp, 140x215mm, April 1992; PB, £4.99, 0913543276:9780913543276 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| IT AIN'T ALL GOOD : Why Black Men Should Not Date White Women [John Johnson] Exploring the controversial subject and attraction of interracial relationships, this is a balanced analysis of the historical, cultural, and societal mores that influence these unions. Factors such as slavery and the perception of white women as "forbidden fruit", the preponderance of women with lighter complexions in segments airing on BET and MTV, and the self-image and agenda of the African American male are explored in the context of how these issues may inadvertently influence the choice of a spouse from outside of the African American race. Also examined are the reasons why a greater number of African American women marry within their race and the subtle and overt implications these marriages have on their immediate circle and the community at large. { 200pp, 155x230mm, April 2004; PB, £9.99, 0913543993:9780913543993 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| KEEPING BLACK BOYS OUT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION [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 Ritalin? Is there a relationship between sugar, Ritalin, and cocaine? and Is there a relationship between special education and prison? More than 100 strategies to help teachers and parents keep black boys in the regular classroom, such as revising teacher expectations, increasing parental involvement, changing teaching styles from a left-brain abstract approach to a right-brain hands-on approach, redoing the curriculum, understanding the impact of mass media, and fostering healthy eating habits. { 212pp, 140x215mm, May 2005; PB, £10.99, 0974900028:9780974900025 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| KILL THEM BEFORE THEY GROW : Misdiagnosis of African American Boys in America's Classrooms [Michael Porter] Here is an examination of how African-American males end up in dead-end classes and what must be done to change this trend. { 88pp, 140x215mm, March 1998; PB, £7.50, 0913543543:9780913543542 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| LESSONS FROM HISTORY : A Celebration in Blackness: Elementary Edition [Jawanza Kunjufu] Ages 9 to 12 years. Black history textbooks that show the strengths, weaknesses, victories, and mistakes of African Americans. Contains test questions and vocabulary exercises. { 108pp, 155x230mm, September 1987; HB, £13.50, 0913543055:9780913543054 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| LESSONS FROM HISTORY, JR.-SR. HIGH EDITION : A Celebration in Blackness [Jawanza Kunjufu] For ages 12+. Black history textbooks that show the strengths, weaknesses, victories, and mistakes of African Americans. Contains test questions and vocabulary exercises. { 116pp, 155x230mm, September 1987; HB, £13.50, 0913543071:9780913543078 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| LESSONS FROM HISTORY, ADVANCED EDITION : A Celebration in Blackness [Jawanza Kunjufu] For ages 12+. Black history textbooks that show the strengths, weaknesses, victories, and mistakes of African Americans. Contains test questions and vocabulary exercises. { 108pp, 155x230mm, December 1987; PB, £5.99, 0913543063:9780913543061 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| LESSONS FROM HISTORY, ELEMENTARY EDITION : A Celebration in Blackness [Jawanza Kunjufu] For ages 9-12. Black history textbooks that show the strengths, weaknesses, victories, and mistakes of African Americans. Contains test questions and vocabulary exercises. { 108pp, 155x230mm, October 1987; PB, £5.99, 0913543047:9780913543047 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| MANCHILD DYING IN THE PROMISED LAND : Strategies to Save Black Males [Sallie M Cuffee, Ph.D.] 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 Promised Land, his landmark autobiography of teen life on the mean streets of Harlem amidst poverty, violence, and drug addiction. Many of the social ills portrayed then remain surprisingly relevant today and nearly all of them have intensified. As a response to the classic text, these discussions cover miseducation and dropout rates, illiteracy, crime, drugs, unemployment, and fatherlessness, bringing each issue forward to the present day and into the future while incorporating more modern challenges, such as the threat of AIDS. Just as Claude Brown captured the zeitgeist of urban America in the 1950s, this important examination encapsulates the state of society for African American males today. { 150pp, 140x215mm, November 2008; PB, £10.99, 1934155136:9781934155134 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| MARKITA [Alissa Nash] For ages 4-8. These stories about colourful flowers in a bouquet offer comfort to a girl who doesn't feel as special as her fair-skinned cousins. { 35pp, 215x280mm, April 1997; PB, £5.50, 091354339X:9780913543399 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| MIRACLES DO HAPPEN! : Monthly Meditations for African Americans [Anthony Milan] Suggestions and inspiration for improving the quality of life by focusing on a specific goal each month. { 48pp, 140x215mm, September 1994; PB, £4.99, 0913543411:9780913543412 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| MIS-EDUCATION OF THE NEGRO [Carter 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 educated for, the difference between education and training, and which of these African Americans are receiving. Woodson provides solutions to these challenges, but these require more study, discipline, and an Afrocentric worldview. This new edition contains a biographical profile of the author, a new introduction, and study questions. { 240pp, September 2000; PB, £8.99, 0913543705:9780913543702 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| MISEDUCATION OF BLACK CHILDREN [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 children are too low, the book argues the importance of nurturing needy students even under non-discriminatory standardisation policies that can help raise a school's overall level of excellence. It also addresses the problem of new teachers not being adequately educated to understand the wide variety of learning styles, therefore unintentionally eliminating the best methods to reach a child. Finally, by pinpointing the irrelevance of certain aspects of the curriculum to particular subsets of students, the book makes a powerful argument that black children could be better educated with a more directed approach. { 120pp, 140x215mm, November 2008; PB, £8.99, 1934155128:9781934155127 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| MOTIVATING & PREPARING BLACK YOUTH FOR SUCCESS [Jawanza Kunjufu] How to reduce the dropout rate and motivate black children. { 74pp, 140x215mm, August 1996; PB, £5.50, 0913543020:9780913543023 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| MUGGING OF BLACK AMERICA [Earl Ofari Hutchinson] Why was there a reduction of crime in each city on the day Nelson Mandela visited? More importantly, why wasn't it (crime reduction) reported by the media? Is the prison system cost effective with an 85% recidivism rate? Drugs are still available, while 80% of the crime is 'white collar' and seldom prosecuted? What is the relationship between alcohol and the reservation and drugs and the black community? What are the solutions for combating crime in the black community? Read this book. { 120pp, 140x215mm, January 2001; PB, £5.99, 0913543217:9780913543214 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| POWER, PASSION & PAIN OF BLACK LOVE [Jawanza Kunjufu] Learn the secrets of staying together and how to be selective when choosing a mate. { 164pp, 140x215mm, August 1997; PB, £9.99, 0913543365:9780913543368 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| PSYCHOLOGICAL STORMS : The African-American Struggle for Identity [Thomas A Parham PhD] An important analysis of the conflicts many African Americans endure as they struggle to balance two competing world views-African and European American. { 91pp, 140x215mm, August 1997; PB, £4.99, 0913543349:9780913543344 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| RACE CODE WAR : The Power of Words, Images & Symbols on the Black Psyche [Khari Eneharo] There are over 200 negative words associated with the word 'black' and over 100 positive meanings or synonyms attributed to the word 'white'. This analysis of semantics and semiotics illustrates how words are not racially neutral and can convey negative values within the African American community or any community of colour. Also examined are the impact of images, from paintings of Jesus to images of Santa Claus, and how they have shaped the way blacks are viewed and how they view themselves. This is not a book on political correctness, but rather a guide to becoming more aware of and sensitive to the impact that words and images can have on the psyche. { 384pp, 155x230mm, April 2003; PB, £13.50, 0913543845:9780913543849 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| RAISING BLACK BOYS [Dr Jawanza Kunjufu] Geared towards African American parents, this handbook offers over 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, parents can learn how to effectively support their children. { 240pp, 125x210mm, November 2007; PB, £13.50, 1934155071:9781934155073 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| RAP & THE EROTICIZING OF BLACK YOUTH [Michael Porter] Showing that in its early days rap music led to black consciousness, this discussion goes on to argue that the current preoccupations of rap -- especially the erotic themes expressed and their dramatisation in music videos -- have led to an unthinking youthful acceptance of profanity, vulgarity, sexual abuse, and violence. The book advocates for a return to rap's origins, for young people to become more selective and critical of today's music, and for parents to take a more active role in monitoring their children's listening habits. { 118pp, 140x215mm, April 2007; PB, £8.99, 1934155020:9781934155028 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| RESTORING THE VILLAGE : Solutions for the Black Family [Jawanza Kunjufu] In an effort to reconstruct the 'village' that once helped raise the children of the African American community, this inspiring call to arms examines several issues facing black families of today, including divorce, parenting, fatherlessness, teen pregnancy, and dating. Driven by the 66 percent divorce rate and endemic lack of fathers in African American homes, Kunjufu draws upon the resources of grandparents, aunts, uncles, other relatives, mentors, ministers, deacons, teachers, and community advocates to rebuild a safe and nurturing community in which African American children can thrive. Also provided are sound parenting strategies, techniques for building an extended family, and ways to dispel the cultural myths that shake the foundation of the black home. This book is an equally valuable resource for people of other racial backgrounds working with black families, such as social workers, teachers, psychologists, and community leaders. { 194pp, 140x215mm, September 2002; PB, £10.99, 0913543802:9780913543801 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| RESTORING THE VILLAGE, VALUES, & COMMITMENT : Solutions for the Black Family [Jawanza Kunjufu] Addresses the four stages of a relationship; why African-American females lead the world in teen pregnancy; and why more fathers do not remain in the home with their children. { 194pp, 140x215mm, August 1997; HB, £19.99, 0913543470:9780913543474 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| RODNEY KING REBELLION : A Psychopolitical Analysis of Racial Despair & Hope [Brenda Wall] A serial killer uses ritual medicine for sinister purposes. { 99pp, 140x215mm, August 1997; PB, £6.99, 0913543314:9780913543313 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SANKOFA : Stories of Power, Hope, & Joy [Jawanza Kunjufu] This collection of over 100 inspirational africentric stories of power, hope, and joy will appeal to all races. Stories about biblical events, African history, family, education, nature, and famous African Americans such as Nelson Mandela, Harriet Tubman, George Washington Carver, Paul Robeson, and many others are included. Harriet Tubman's story profiles her fight against slavery and dangerous travels to the South in the 1840s while living free in Pennsylvania. George Washington Carver's story highlights his commitment to teaching students when in 1905 he turned down offers of $100,000 from both Thomas Edison and the Ford Motor Company. Each account promotes family values, has religious overtones, and transcends race. { 200pp, 140x215mm, December 1998; PB, £9.99, 0913543616:9780913543610 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SATAN, I'M TAKING BACK MY HEALTH [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 Americans will learn how to avoid the disease-causing preservatives, growth hormones, and pesticides of the meat and dairy industries that pollute the once-fresh foods that the public consumes. Also included is an in-depth discussion of Satan's influence on the advertising and how it is linked to drug, cigarette, and alcohol addictions among the American people. { 200pp, 215x145mm, March 2000; PB, £9.99, 0913543675:9780913543672 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SAVING BLACK AMERICA : Economic Civil Rights [John Y Odom PhD] While a decade of national prosperity has largely left African Americans behind, this book takes a look at the causes of black economic oppression and offers challenging steps to overcome this problem. Rather than relying on a victim's mentality, this book addresses the reasons why African Americans earn over $530 billion, yet spend less than 3 percent with black-owned business. Also discussed are black churches and organizations and their failure to be economic leaders in their communities. { 200pp, 140x215mm, November 2001; HB, £15.50, 0913543748:9780913543740 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SETCLAE, 1ST GRADE : Self-Esteem Through Culture Leads to Academic Excellence [Jawanza Kunjufu & Folami Prescott] This series of workbooks, one each for grades K-8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in today's media-driven culture. Designed to help combat the internal and external forces affecting African American youths, these workbooks, divided into 32 lessons, cover such topics as goal setting, family trees, African history, culture, Ebonics, rap, values, manhood, womanhood, and academic development. { 48pp, 215x280mm, April 2003; PB, £6.99, 0913543861:9780913543863 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SETCLAE, 2ND GRADE : Self-Esteem Through Culture Leads to Academic Excellence [Jawanza Kunjufu & Folami Prescott] This series of workbooks, one each for grades K-8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in today's media-driven culture. Designed to help combat the internal and external forces affecting African American youths, these workbooks, divided into 32 lessons, cover such topics as goal setting, family trees, African history, culture, Ebonics, rap, values, manhood, womanhood, and academic development. { 46pp, 215x280mm, April 2003; PB, £6.99, 091354387X:9780913543870 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SETCLAE, 3RD GRADE : Self-Esteem Through Culture Leads to Academic Excellence [Jawanza Kunjufu & Folami Prescott] This series of workbooks, one each for grades K-8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in today's media-driven culture. Designed to help combat the internal and external forces affecting African American youths, these workbooks, divided into 32 lessons, cover such topics as goal setting, family trees, African history, culture, Ebonics, rap, values, manhood, womanhood, and academic development. { 60pp, 215x280mm, April 2003; PB, £6.99, 0913543888:9780913543887 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SETCLAE, 4TH GRADE : Self-Esteem Through Culture Leads to Academic Excellence [Jawanza Kunjufu & Folami Prescott] This series of workbooks, one each for grades K-8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in today's media-driven culture. Designed to help combat the internal and external forces affecting African American youths, these workbooks, divided into 32 lessons, cover such topics as goal setting, family trees, African history, culture, Ebonics, rap, values, manhood, womanhood, and academic development. { 54pp, 215x280mm, April 2003; PB, £6.99, 0913543896:9780913543894 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SETCLAE, 5TH GRADE : Self-Esteem Through Culture Leads to Academic Excellence [Jawanza Kunjufu & Folami Prescott] This series of workbooks, one each for grades K-8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in today's media-driven culture. Designed to help combat the internal and external forces affecting African American youths, these workbooks, divided into 32 lessons, cover such topics as goal setting, family trees, African history, culture, Ebonics, rap, values, manhood, womanhood, and academic development. { 54pp, 215x280mm, April 2003; PB, £6.99, 091354390X:9780913543900 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SETCLAE, 6TH GRADE : Self-Esteem Through Culture Leads to Academic Excellence [Jawanza Kunjufu & Folami Prescott] This series of workbooks, one each for grades K-8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in today's media-driven culture. Designed to help combat the internal and external forces affecting African American youths, these workbooks, divided into 32 lessons, cover such topics as goal setting, family trees, African history, culture, Ebonics, rap, values, manhood, womanhood, and academic development. { 55pp, 215x280mm, April 2003; PB, £6.99, 0913543918:9780913543917 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SETCLAE, 7TH GRADE : Self-Esteem Through Culture Leads to Academic Excellence [Jawanza Kunjufu & Folami Prescott] This series of workbooks, one each for grades K-8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in today's media-driven culture. Designed to help combat the internal and external forces affecting African American youths, these workbooks, divided into 32 lessons, cover such topics as goal setting, family trees, African history, culture, Ebonics, rap, values, manhood, womanhood, and academic development. { 54pp, 215x280mm, April 2003; PB, £6.99, 0913543926:9780913543924 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SETCLAE, 8TH GRADE : Self-Esteem Through Culture Leads to Academic Excellence [Jawanza Kunjufu & Folami Prescott] This series of workbooks, one each for grades K-8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in today's media-driven culture. Designed to help combat the internal and external forces affecting African American youths, these workbooks, divided into 32 lessons, cover such topics as goal setting, family trees, African history, culture, Ebonics, rap, values, manhood, womanhood, and academic development. { 64pp, 215x280mm, April 2003; PB, £6.99, 0913543934:9780913543931 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SETCLAE, HIGH SCHOOL : Self-Esteem Through Culture Leads to Academic Excellence [Jawanza Kunjufu & Folami Prescott] This series of workbooks, one each for grades K-8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in today's media-driven culture. Designed to help combat the internal and external forces affecting African American youths, these workbooks, divided into 32 lessons, cover such topics as goal setting, family trees, African history, culture, Ebonics, rap, values, manhood, womanhood, and academic development. { 172pp, 215x280mm, April 2003; PB, £6.99, 0913543942:9780913543948 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SETCLAE, KINDERGARTEN : Self-Esteem Through Culture Leads to Academic Excellence [Jawanza Kunjufu & Folami Prescott] This series of workbooks, one each for grades K-8 and for one for high school level, are constructed to tackle self-esteem issues that many African American youths face in today's media-driven culture. Designed to help combat the internal and external forces affecting African American youths, these workbooks, divided into 32 lessons, cover such topics as goal setting, family trees, African history, culture, Ebonics, rap, values, manhood, womanhood, and academic development. { 48pp, 215x280mm, April 2003; PB, £6.99, 0913543853:9780913543856 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SISTERS HELPING SISTERS [Madeleine Wright PhD] A guide on helping the next generation of women maximise its potential by establishing a mentoring program. { 184pp, 140x215mm, March 1998; PB, £9.99, 0913543535:9780913543535 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SOLUTIONS FOR BLACK AMERICA [Jawanza Kunjufu] Contending that the media and the black community allocate too much of their efforts to talking about the problems afflicting the African American community, this book attempts to reverse that trend by offering solutions in many areas, including education, family, health, economics, politics, organising, and Afrocentricity. Concerned that one-third of black America and one-half of its children live below the poverty line, activist and educator Jawanza Kunjufu expresses his concern about whether affirmative action and integration have really helped this population. Many diverse schools of thought are expressed, from the differences between Ward Connerly and Jesse Jackson and between US Supreme Justice Clarence Thomas and Al Sharpton. Also addressed is what percentage of the problem and their solutions lie with the effects of slavery and what portion should be addressed by self-responsibility. { 207pp, 155x230mm, April 2004; PB, £10.99, 0913543985:9780913543986 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SPARKLE [Sadie Turner Pitts] Ages 4 to 8 years. A girl's secret for meeting friends and making them feel special. Sparkle becomes friends with a new girl at school who is poor. { 22pp, 215x280mm, April 1997; PB, £3.99, 0913543128:9780913543122 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| SPIRIT SPEAKS : Daily Spiritual Motivation for Successful African Americans [Reverend Jim Holley] Daily encouragement that will help African Americans visualise their dream or goal and take steps to achieve it. { 400pp, 230x205mm, September 1997; PB, £7.99, 0913543519:9780913543511 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| STATE OF EMERGENCY [Dr Jawanza Kunjufu & Donald K Burleson] Raising important questions and offering over 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 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. { 200pp, 125x210mm, September 2008; PB, £10.99, 1934155098:9781934155097 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| STATE OF EMERGENCY : We Must Save African American Males [Jawanza Kunjufu] 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. { 202pp, 145x225mm, October 2001; HB, £15.99, 091354373X:9780913543733 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| STOLEN LEGACY : Greek Philosophy is Stolen Egyptian Philosophy [George G M James] Challenging the notion that civilisation started in Greece, this uncompromising classic attempts to prove that the true authors of Greek philosophy were not Greeks but Egyptians. The text asserts that the praise and honour blindly given to the Greeks for centuries rightfully belong to the people of Africa, and argues that the theft of this great African legacy led to the erroneous world opinion that the African continent has made no contribution to civilisation. Quoting such celebrated Greek scholars as Herodotus, Hippocrates, Aristotle, Thales, and Pythagoras, who admit to the influence of Egyptian studies in their work, this edition sheds new light on traditional philosophical and historical thought. Originally published in 1954, this book features a new introduction. { 192pp, 155x230mm, April 2002; PB, £6.99, 0913543780:9780913543788 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| STYLE OVER SUBSTANCE : A Critical Analysis of an African American Teenage Subculture [Ron Mills BA LSW] Style over Substance examines one of the negative subcultures of African American youth. In this critical analysis, the authors look at several variables which distinguish this subculture. Then the authors describe practical solutions which have been applied in several African American communities in Cleveland, Ohio, to change this population's behaviours and thinking processes and improve the quality of life for the larger African American community. This book is written for the scholar who wants to know more about this specific subculture. { 75pp, 140x215mm, June 1999; PB, £8.99, 0913543624:9780913543627 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| TRIP BACK TO FREEDOM [Maria McNaught] Ages 4 to 8 years. On a school field trip, fourth-grader Nehemiah falls asleep in an old graveyard and dreams of scenes from long ago. Brightly colored illustrations celebrate the great beauty of the boy's dream of the Egyptian pyramids, provide a fleeting glimpse of a slave ship on the ocean, and follow Nehemiah's footsteps as his dream sets him down on an American plantation. There, he meets a slave boy named Moses and his kind mother, and is invited to spend the night. When the teacher finds and wakes Nehemiah, he walks with her to the school bus and tells his dreams, which have made him feel happy and close to the people of past centuries. { 16pp, 215x275mm, September 2007; PB, £6.99, 1934155039:9781934155035 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| UP AGAINST THE WALL : Based on the Powerful Motion Picture [Jawanza Kunjufu & Lady June Hubbard] A discussion of the social pressures on teens-peer pressure, drug awareness, sexuality, and rites of passage in the African-American culture. { 46pp, 140x215mm, August 1997; PB, £3.50, 0913543225:9780913543221 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| VOICES FOR THE FUTURE : Appreciating the Past in Order to Understand the Present, While Planning for the Future [Bob Law] Covering everything from economics to male-female relationships, this is a moving and insightful collection of wisdom from some of the best African minds. { 125pp, 140x215mm, October 1998; PB, £9.99, 0913543578:9780913543573 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| WHAT COLOR WAS JESUS? [William Mosley] Shatters the myth of a blond-haired, blue-eyed Jesus and examines the psychological effect of the white image of Christ. { 67pp, 140x215mm, August 1997; PB, £6.99, 0913543098:9780913543092 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| WHAT IF BLACKS DID NOT EXIST... [Felix T Ehui] What would Europe and the US be without Blacks? Did people of African descent contribute anything to the progress of the world? What colour were the first Europeans? This book answers these and many other questions and offers a historical and political analysis of the contributions made by Africans and African Americans. { 96pp, 140x215mm, April 1998; PB, £7.50, 091354356X:9780913543566 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| WHEN BLACK MEN STAND UP FOR GOD : Reflections on the Million Man March [Frank Madison Reid III, Jeremiah Wright Jr & Colleen Birchett] A look at this historic event and how it connects to earlier events. { 226pp, 140x215mm, December 1997; PB, £8.99, 0913543489:9780913543481 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| WHY DARKNESS MATTERS : The Power of Melanin in the Brain [Edward Bruce Bynum PhD (ed)] Asking the question, Are people with dark skin truly different?, these essays consider the history, science, and psychology of melanin. With contributions from such noted writers and scholars as Hunter Adams, Ann Brown, Richard King, and Owen Moore, these writings explore the history of people with surface skin melanin. The genetic influence of melanin on culture and learning is also addressed, with a specific look at the unfair treatment of African American children in schools that has led to poor IQ test scores and disproportionate numbers of African American children in special education classes. { 188pp, 140x215mm, December 2005; PB, £9.99, 0974900036:9780974900032 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| WHY SCOUTING WORKS FOR BLACK BOYS [Justin Lewter] Scouting is presented as a solution to the challenges faced by African American boys in this insightful resource. Whether children are raised in single-parent homes or without strong male role models, or for those lured by the surrogate support of urban street life, the book posits that scouting can provide boys with some necessary foundations. Scouting also teaches boys in a single-gender structure, which offers the extra discipline that many schools favour. As the book's pro-scouting stance focuses on the history and benefits, it doubles as an effective recruiting tool for scouting programs, as well as a useful consultant for single mothers, youth workers, and church officials. { 100pp, 125x210mm, September 2008; PB, £8.99, 1934155101:9781934155103 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| YO, LITTLE BROTHER . . . : Volume II - Basic Rules of Survival for Young African American Males [Anthony Davis & Jeffrey Jackson] 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, friends, education, emotional development, cultural differences, money, and health -- will guide teachers and parents in leading youth to safety and success. { 116pp, 145x205mm, April 2007; PB, £9.99, 1934155012:9781934155011 , IPG (African American Images) } |
| YO, LITTLE BROTHER... : Basic Rules of Survival for Young African-American Males [Anthony C Davis & Jeffery W Jackson] Advice to help guide the African-American male and increase his chance of success in today's society. { 158pp, 155x230mm, August 1998; PB, £9.99, 0913543586:9780913543580 , IPG (African American Images) } |