Cover of Black Men, Obsolete, Single, Dangerous?: The Afrikan American Family in Transition

Black Men, Obsolete, Single, Dangerous?: The Afrikan American Family in Transition

Here is the seminal and critical work that helped solidify Haki Madhubuti as an informed, passionate, and caring commentator on Black life, culture, relationships, and the development and stability of the Black community. In Black Men, an integral text for anyone with vested interest in building healthy, thriving Black families and communities, Madhubuti takes aim at some of the critical issues facing the African American family. He offers useful, pointed, practical solutions for overcoming these obstacles and challenges.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 276 pages

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