African Youth

Mark Mathabane was weaned on devastating poverty and schooled in the cruel streets of South Africa’s most desperate ghetto, where bloody gang wars and midnight police raids were his rites of passage. Like every other child born in the hopelessness of apartheid, he learned to measure his life in days, not years. Yet Mark Mathabane, armed only with the courage of his family and a hard-won education, raised himself up from the squalor and humiliation to win a scholarship to an American university.

One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels “If one had to identify the single most influential shaping force in modern Black literary history, one would probably have to point to Wright and the publication of Native Son.” – Henry Louis Gates Jr. ""The most powerful American novel to...

Learn How To Start a Successful Farm Business That Gives you the Financial Wealth and allows you to Create Job and Employment for Youths and Women in your Rural communities in Africa Are you an African diaspora, professional or you are planning to retire soon from your job to be your boss and run your commercial farm?Or you wish to alleviate poverty for those living in the rural community in Africa through youth and rural empowerment. Or to improve the productivity and livelihood of farmers from subsistence to commercial farming in Africa, this is the right book for you. This book was ...

Solo by Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess is a New York Times bestseller! Kirkus Reviews said Solo is, “A contemporary hero’s journey, brilliantly told.” Through the story of a young Black man searching for answers about his life, Solo empowers, engages, and encourages teenagers to move...

The Youth Pastors By Dr. Monique Rodgers Alexis and Marcus Taylor, a young newlywed couple from the South, are stepping into their calling as co-youth pastors at Bright Light Baptist Church. Balancing their personal dreams, family dynamics, and the challenges of leading a diverse group of teens, the Taylors quickly learn that ministry isn’t as simple as they thought. From organizing a youth revival to helping struggling teens, their journey is filled with triumphs, trials, and plenty of life lessons. Along the way, their faith and love are tested, but their commitment to God and each ...

What happens when a society loses faith in its institutions? Nigeria found its answer in a phone camera. In VeryDarkMan: The Rise of Nigeria’s Digital Social Crusader, Frederick Amakom delivers a gripping, unflinching examination of how one controversial online figure became a national force for accountability in a country plagued by silence, impunity, and selective justice. This is not a biography—and it is not celebrity gossip. It is a deep social analysis of , the digital activist who disrupted influencers, pastors, brands, and institutions by doing what Nigeria’s systems often ...

She wanted to build a business. What she started was a movement. Seventeen-year-old Jaida James is all about hustle, heart, and handmade merch—trying to turn her craft into a real business before graduation. But when her Black History Month sale flops, her best friend Halley goes viral selling Black-themed products without being Black, and her school shuts down her club idea before it even starts… Jaida starts questioning everything. Her identity. Her friendships. Her worth. As tensions rise in school and online, Jaida learns that running a business isn't just about making sales—...

Africa is young, complex, and standing at a decisive moment. With the largest youth population in the world, African Generation Z has inherited both extraordinary potential and unresolved challenges - fragile institutions, uneven development, deep inequality, and accelerating global change. At the same time, this generation is the most connected, informed, and globally exposed the continent has ever produced. The question is no longer whether Africa will change. The question is who will shape that change and how deliberately. In African Generation Z: How a New Generation Can Transform the ...

Africa’s Generation Z Says to the World: Enough Is Enough Africa’s Generation Z is the loudest, boldest, and most connected generation in the continent’s history. They are digital natives armed with smartphones, Wi-Fi, and unstoppable conviction. They are children of independence and the internet age—fluent in hashtags and history, in memes and manifestos. And their message to the world is clear: Enough is enough. In this groundbreaking book, historian and social reformer Yemi Adesina shines a light on the voices, struggles, and triumphs of Africa’s youth as they rise to confront ...

NoirMale is an exploration through the psyche of the modern Black male and the source of his inner struggles. For far too long, there has been a suppression of the emotional expression of Negro men throughout the Anglosphere. This premeditated suppression has led to depression, disenchantment, hopelessness, and an overall sense of purposelessness. Through the use of the accompanying music EP NoirMale, well placed metaphor, and cultural scholarship this work situates the reader at the center of the Black male’s struggle for self-definition and mental freedom, without getting lost in a ...

Dream Boldly, Live Fully: Quotes, Reflections & Action Steps to Empower Black Teens: Find Your Voice, Embrace Your Strength, and Create Your Future Step into a world of inspiration with this empowering guide designed just for Black teens. Dream Boldly, Live Fully is more than a book—it's your roadmap to unlocking your greatness. Featuring timeless quotes from legendary Black icons like Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and Frederick Douglass, this book connects their wisdom with your journey. Through relatable stories, thought-provoking reflections, and actionable exercises, you'll discover ...

The book is a troubling, yet cautiously optimistic examination of the history and impact of American education on the identity formation and development of Black young people. Its larger context is the systematic efforts over 300+ years to maintain America's race-based power dynamics through its institutional network, specifically focused on schools' reform efforts and hidden curriculum. The book offers thoughts and practical considerations for parents, administrations, teachers, and community groups working to develop and maximize the potential of Black young people as community-conscious ...

In the tradition of The Other Wes Moore and Just Mercy, a searing memoir and clarion call to save our at-risk youth by a young black man who himself was a lost cause—until he landed in a rehabilitation program that saved his life and gave him purpose. Born into abject poverty in Haiti, young...

Irrespective of high unemployment and other challenges facing the world youths, both government and individuals have built organizations which are designed to be of help to the youths. These organizations have managers who ensure that things are put in place. Some philanthropists picked it upon themselves to put smile on the face of the growing generation. Some of these individuals do not only run their organizations locally but operate internationally. They are moved by compassion and that is why they prefer to invest in the youths than material things only. This book will inform you the ...

Transform the heart of East Africa into a thriving hub for storytelling and creativity—one film at a time, even if it means building from the ground up! Are you passionate about empowering communities through education and the arts? Do you wish to see local infrastructure that nurtures raw talent and catalyzes economic growth in East Africa? Are you driven by the desire to create lasting social change through impactful initiatives? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you're on the verge of transformation. Imagine Kisumu, Kenya—a region brimming with potential, poised to ...

Are you ready to embark on a journey through the remarkable achievements of African American men and women who have left an indelible mark on America and the world? “TEAR DOWN THE WALLS" is not just a play; it's a captivating exploration of the profound contributions made by African Americans across a spectrum of fields. From science to politics, law to sports, and the arts to entertainment, this production shines a spotlight on their outstanding accomplishments. Prepare to be moved by the touching portrayal of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped African American history. From the...

A fourteen-year-old slave. A supernatural event. A life filled with great purpose. Lula Darling is a fourteen-year-old slave growing up on a plantation in Natchez, Mississippi in 1854. After the untimely deaths of her father, and then brother, her perilous life could not seem to get any worse. Under the watchful eye of the slave owner and his father, an inventor, Lula, along with her mother, Ella Mae, are losing any and all hope of ever being free from the bondages and terrors of slavery. But one day, while hiding in fear in the slave owner's attic Lula makes a startling discovery that ...

An authoritative history of the overlooked youth activists that spearheaded the largest protests of the Civil Rights Movement and set the blueprint for future generations of activists to follow. Some of the most iconic images of the Civil Rights Movement are those of young people engaged in...

Sondai Lester's latest publication examines the dueling identities that Black people contend with as a part of daily life—one debilitating and one powerful and creative. For those raising Black youth, the book offers strategies to enable the powerful and healthy identity endowed at birth to prevail and thrive. The author contemplates a contemporary application of W. E. B. Dubois’ 1903 idea of double consciousness. Black people wrestle with two minds, two identities, two self-perceptions. One wins, one loses. One has been forged and reinforced by 400 years of race-based oppression within...

Dive into a compelling narrative that traverses the depths of adversity to the pinnacle of empowerment. In this captivating tale, unconditional love takes center stage, transcending the superficial boundaries of race, gender, religion, and social status. Through the lens of trauma and tolerance, witness the remarkable journey of resilience and growth as one individual defies the odds to embrace change and transformation. Picture this, the story unfolds in 1963, amidst the backdrop of racial strife and personal tragedy. Born into a tumultuous world, a young girl finds herself orphaned at a ...