Dr. Jawanza KunjufuCountering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys

A staple !

Not even half way through and I am so ashamed of the mothering style of blk women, I can’t believe we allowed this to happen. He gives a great in depth explanation and gives options outside of our norm.

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.]

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!

Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys is a great book!! I've read it and referred back to it several times. It really gives you a close up view of what's going on with our young books in the school system and society in general. For those interested in using Hip Hop to reach and teach youth and young adults I also suggest checking out "Live Above The Hype: A Hip Hop Life Skills Curriculum." It includes 20 insightful lessons that initiate in depth self reflection in at risk youth and young adults, with a powerful foreword written by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson! Peace to brotha Jawanza Kunjufu. Well done!

It tells what I’ve seen growing up in my neigboorhood and Schooland what I still see in schools. If you really wanna learn and help young men this is a great way to start in your learning experience understanding what deep waters they gothrough and how to guide them.Had to purchase a second time my co worker wanted it

Great knowledge

This book uses a lot of statistics that don't add up (to reality). It puts the system into prospective. Blacks are still so far behind, but will not pick up a book that can put them ahead. It talks about school systems attempting to place black boys in special education while dismissing the differences in boys and girls and black boys and white boys. MUST READ