Identity: Who We Were, Who We Are, Who We Shall Become

By JERMAINE M. HARRIS

The information contained within this workbook is to enlighten and inspire two groups of African Americans; the first group are the people who are unaware of the cultural history of African Americans. The second group are the people who are aware of the cultural history, yet are compelled to sit with people from the first group and discuss the topics within.

This book was created by Black Family United, a non-profit organization that is committed to creating a common movement of cultural evaluation for the purpose for cultural improvement. Through the theory of emotion evaluation, we suggest that the core functions of a particular culture can be studied by focusing on that groups use of the 14 basic emotions. Thus this book breaks down what those emotions are, and how African Americans have used those emotions to create their culture. Additionally, this workbook creates room for specific dialogue between student and teacher / child and parent / mentor and mentee to promote understanding and a paradigm shift in how African Americans use those basic emotions.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Aug 31, 2011
• ISBN: 9781463441616

JERMAINE M. HARRIS

The author: Fatherhood is the toughest, hardest, most rewarding thing I have ever had to do. Having two children four months apart at the age of 21, I learned the lessons of life the hard way. I was a two time felon before the age of 18 as life constantly brought challenges. In spite of the strikes against me, I kept the faith that God was molding me for greatness. I maintained a business, played college football, and obtained a B.A. degree in Quantitative Economics as well as a Masters of Business Administration. As Executive Director of Black Family United, and a College Economics Instructor, I am 100% devoted to encouraging the next generation to embrace the beauty and benefit of marriage, family and community devotion regardless of failed attempts in life. Perseverance is the only difference between victory and defeat. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF & NEVER EVER GIVE UP

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Contents

The purpose of this workbook

Letter to the Student

Letter to the Instructor

Letter to the Parents

CHAPTER ONE

OUR HISTORY

CHAPTER TWO

SELFHOOD

CHAPTER THREE

MANHOOD

CHATER FOUR

WOMANHOOD

CHAPTER FIVE

FAMILY

CHAPTER SIX

COMMUNITY

GROUP ACTIVITIES

INTAKE - A LONE TERM APPROACH TO STUDENT SUCCESS

The purpose of this workbook

The information contained within this workbook is to enlighten and inspire two groups of African Americans; the first group is the people who are unaware of the cultural history of African Americans. The second group is the people who are aware of the cultural history, yet are compelled to sit with people from the first group and discuss the topics within.

This book was created by Black Family United, a non-profit organization that is committed to creating a common movement of cultural evaluation for the purpose of cultural improvement. Through the theory of emotion evaluation, we suggest that the core functions of a particular culture can be studied by focusing on that group’s use of the 14 basic emotions. Thus this book breaks down what those emotions are, and how African Americans have used those emotions to create their culture. Additionally, this workbook creates room for specific dialogue between student and teacher /