Empowering Young Black Males-III: A Systematic Modular Training Program for Black Male Children & Adolescents

by Lee, Courtland C.

• ISBN13: 9781561090969
• ISBN10: 1561090964
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Amer Counseling Assn

Table of Contents

Preface
Garry R. Walz	v
About the Author	vi
Introduction	vii
Module 1 The Young Lions: An Educational Empowerment Program for Black Males in Grades 3 to 6	3	(26)
A Gathering of the Pride: Program Orientation	6	(1)
Session 1: Pride	7	(1)
Session 2: When I Grow Up	8	(1)
Sessions 3-5: Bad Times	9	(2)
Session 6: Game Day	11	(1)
Sessions 7-9: Heroes, Part 1: Great Kings of Africa	11	(2)
Session 10: Free to Be Me	13	(1)
Sessions 11-13: Heroes, Part 2: African American
Men of Distinction	14	(2)
Sessions 14-15: Heroes, Part 3: More African
American Men of Distinction	16	(3)
Sessions 16-17: Eyes on the Prize	19	(2)
Session 18: Young Lions, Black and Proud	21	(3)
Concluding Program	24	(1)
Example Concluding Program	24	(1)
Follow-up Activities	25	(4)
Module 2 Black Manhood Training: A Developmental Counseling Program for Adolescent Black Males	29	(20)
Body, Mind, and Soul: Introductory Sessions	30	(2)
Strengthening the Body	32	(2)
Strengthening the Mind	34	(2)
Strengthening the Soul	36	(5)
Developing a Personal Action Plan	41	(1)
Test of Worthiness	42	(1)
Initiation Ceremony	43	(1)
Example Initiation Ceremony	43	(2)
Follow-up Activities	45	(4)
Module 3 Tapping the Power of Respected Elders: Locating Adult Male Role Models for Black Male Youth	49	(16)
Respected Elders Training Program	51	(1)
Session 1: Reflections on Black Manhood	52	(3)
Session 2: Program Planning and Implementation	55	(5)
Follow-up Session	60	(5)
Module 4 Educational Advocacy: Empowering Black Male Students	65	(30)
Professional Development Seminar: Issues in Educating Black Males	67	(6)
Example Syllabus: Issues in Educating Black Males Professional Development Seminar	73	(6)
Suggested Seminar Schedule	79	(16)
Module 5 Strengthening Our Native Sons (SONS) Empowerment Strategies for African American Parents	95	(28)
Session 1: The Nature of Parenthood	98	(1)
Session 2: An Afrocentric Perspective on Parenting	99	(3)
Session 3: Fostering Self-Esteem and Pride in Blackness	102	(1)
Session 4: Understanding Your Son, An "Owner's Manual" for Parents	103	(1)
Session 5: Effective Discipline	104	(1)
Session 6: Developing Responsibility	105	(2)
Session 7: Communicating with Your Son	107	(1)
Session 8: Promoting School Success	108	(1)
Concluding Activity	109	(14)
Useful Websites	123	(3)
References	126
Handouts
Module 1
African American Men Do Many Things	18	(3)
Winning the Prize: My Personal Action Plan	21	(2)
Young Lions: Black and Proud	23	(18)
Module 2
Personal Action Plan	41	(15)
Module 3
Respected Elder	56	(1)
Pointers for Leading a Group	57	(23)
Module 4
Unique Developmental Tasks and Issues of Childhood and Adolescence for African American Male Youth	80	(1)
"Cool Pose" as a Cultural Signature of Young Black Males	81	(3)
Implications of Learning Styles for the Effective Teaching of Black Males	84	(5)
Curriculum Content and Educational Strategies for Promoting Academic Progress Among Black Male Students	89	(21)
Module 5
Strengths of African American Families	110	(1)
The Seven Principles of Nguzu Saba	111	(1)
Guidelines for Raising a Son in an Afrocentric Perspective	112	(1)
Guidelines for Promoting Self-Esteem and Black Pride in Your Son	113	(1)
My Personal Parental Action Plan	114	(1)
Unique Developmental Tasks of Black Males' Childhood and Adolescence	115	(1)
Guidelines for Effective Discipline	116	(1)
Guidelines for Promoting Self-Discipline	117	(1)
Guidelines for Promoting Responsibility	117	(1)
Promoting Responsible Sexual Behavior	118	(1)
Guidelines for Talking with Your Son	119	(1)
Things You Can Do at Home to Promote Your Son's School Success	120	(1)
Suggested Parenting Resources	121