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Contents

Foreword Hill Harper xi

Editor's Note Kevin Powell xvii

1. Creating A Spiritual Foundation Lasana Omar Hotep 1

2. Developing Political Awareness Jeff Johnson 25

3. Redefining Black Manhood Byron Hurt 39

4. Starting A Plan for Economic Empowerment Ryan Mack 73

5. Taking Care of Your Physical Health Kendrick B. Nathaniel 115

6. Moving Toward Mental Wellness Andraé L. Brown, Ph.D. 135

7. Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Kevin Powell 165

8. I Am A Man William Jelani Cobb, Ph.D. 181

Who's Who in The Black Male Handbook 191

Appendix

Nine Things You Can Do to Improve Yourself and Help Others 201

Recommended Readings 205

Recommended Films and Documentaries 209

Recommended Music CDs 213

Recommended Safe Spaces for Black Males 217

Tips for Black Males When Stopped by the Police 223

How To Take Care of and Present Yourself as a Black Male 229

Hygiene Tips for Black Males 229

Dress and Style Tips for Black Males 231

Etiquette Tips for Black Males 233

Grooming Tips for Black Males 236

Job Interview Tips for Black Males 238

Link to More Resources for Black Males 241

Acknowledgments 243