In this groundbreaking book, Raymond Winbush introduces a program for
raising black boys to become warriors against global racism and poverty
and advocates for their communities in America and abroad--now updated.
**"A work of this caliber is long overdue."--Dr. Henry Foster, Former
Senior Advisor to President Clinton
**
In The Warrior Method, psychologist, educator, and father Raymond
Winbush creates a program designed for parents and teachers to help
black boys become strong, self-reliant men. Filled with reflections on
the author's own experiences, the book looks at a male's life through
the prism of four seasons: spring--conception to four years old;
summer--ages five through twelve; autumn--ages thirteen through
twenty-one; and winter--age twenty-two and beyond.
Winbush's comprehensive step-by-step approach draws on such African
traditions as the "Birthing Circle" and a "Young Warriors Council" to
help boys make important transitions, along with other modern variations
on tribal customs that instill the values of self-respect, dignity, and
honor. The method encourages black boys and their parents to have a
global view of the state of black people which enriches their view of
themselves.
This updated, timely edition takes into account the special challenges
boys face in today's political climate, which has witnessed a surge in
hate crimes, excessive police force, and an even more divided and
racially-charged society since President Barack Obama left office.
Furthermore, The Warrior Method demonstrates the positive influence
and lasting impact that Black Panther's racial pride and the Black Lives
Matter Movement have had and how they will continue to affect future
generations of young black men.
