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Raising Black Teen Boys in Turbulent TimesIt is always heartening to see women step up to the writer's table. When the results are as adroit and affecting as Marita Golden's work, it is more than satisfying; it is a cause for celebration.Toni Morrison, Nobel LaureateTwo decades ago, Marita was the first Black writer to address the horrifying statistic that haunts all Black mothers: the leading cause of death among Black males under twenty-one is homicide. Today, police brutality rages on as millions call for the reformation of our broken law enforcement in the wake of the traumatic murders of Black teen boys like Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Daunte Wright.Read an intimate account of a mothers efforts to save her son. Writing her sons story against the backdrop of asociety plagued by systemic racism, economic inequality, and mass incarceration, Golden offers a form of witness and testimony in a time of crisis for Black Americans.Learn how to grapple with the realities of Black America. Join Golden as she confronts the root causes of violence inflicted upon Black teen boys and reassesses the legacy of her own generation's struggle for civil rights.Explore Black boys difficult road to adulthood in the U.S. and learn why single Black mothers are often wrongly blamed for their sons actions.Gain invaluable advice and knowledge from trustworthy sources. In Saving Our Sons, Golden documents her conversations with psychologists, writers, and young Black males themselves.This book is designed to help you:Discuss and unpack generational trauma with loved onesGain deeper insight into the injustices Black children face in the U.S.Recognize the importance of community for the success of Black teen boysIf you liked Decoding Boys, Mother & Son: Our Back & Forth Journal, The Boy Crisis or Boy Mom, youll love Saving Our Sons
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