Black Youth Rising: Activism and Radical Healing in Urban America (0)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.56 (666 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0807750212 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Radical Care" according to cbetters. Riveting, exciting and truthful read! Ginwright, perfectly captures a thought provoking theoretical framework that contextualizes the plight of low socio-economic Black children and youth from urban communities. A must read for anyone interested in challenging the status quo and chose to shift the discourse surrounding youngsters from these communities.. "Brilliant." according to Emma Gat. Amazing book, very inspirational, and gives so much insight into the lives of African-American youth in low-income areas, especially in Oakland, CA.The details are vivid and specific, making the reading a breeze, because you find yourself lost in the (completely real) stories told by the author.
Black Youth Rising shows us that despite the broad array of hardships facing black youth, young people supported by caring adults can be organized and empowered to confront these challenges and to take control of their lives. Noguera, Executive Director, Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, New York University" --. . Taylor, Editor-in-chief Emerita, Essence Magazine, and Founder and CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement "For those who are tired of reading about the problems and pathologies facing black youth, Shawn Ginwright has provided us with an alternative analysis and a source of hope. This book offers clear, detailed, and effective strategies for easing their dream-crushing pain and recovering a struggling generation. Read this book if you're ready to do more than lament how bad things are and ar
Shawn Ginwright's eye-opening work shows why he is one of the nation's most provocative, insightful, and healing voices.'' -- Susan L. Taylor, Editor-in-chief Emeritus, Essence Magazine, Founder and CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement''For those who are tired of reading about the problems and pathologies facing Black youth, Shawn Ginwright has provided us with an alternative analysis and a source of hope. This book is essential reading for educators, social workers, community organizers, after-school coordinators, and all who work with inner-city adolescents.. Noguera, Executive Director, Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, New York UniversityBlack Youth Rising is a book that restores hope and possibility to the lives of urban black youth. In this pathbreaking account, author Shawn Ginwright details the powerful positive impact that community-based organizations can have in rebuilding the lives of urban black youth, in a process he calls radical healing. Black Youth Rising shows us that despite the broad array of hardships facing Black youth, young people supported by caring adults can be organized and empowered to confront these challenges and to take control of their lives. Readers can see how caring adults in a community setting are able to create safe spaces for youth to turn away from neighborhood violence and their own traumatic pasts. This book offers c
Visit his website at shawnginwright. Ginwright is Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Senior Research Associate at the Cesar Chavez Institute for Public Policy at San Francisco State University. Shawn A.