Afrocentric self inventory and discovery workbook for African American youth (ages 12-15) / developed by Useni Eugene Perkins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Perkins, Useni Eugene.

Contributor:

Joanna Banks Collection of African American Books (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African American youth--Social conditions.

African American youth.

African American youth--Attitudes.

Social conditions.

Penn Provenance:

Banks, Joanna (donor) (Banks Collection copy)

Physical Description:

8 unnumbered pages, 55 pages, 1 unnumbered page : illustrations ; 28 cm

Edition:

First Edition.

Other Title:

Afrocentric self inventory & discovery workbook for African-American youth

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Ill. : Third World Press, ©1989.

Summary:

For ages 12 to 15, the Afrocentric Self-Inventory And Discovery Workbook teaches critical thinking skills and introduces Black youth to the basics of African-centered cultural values. The easy to follow exercises will help Black youth to better understand and appreciate themselves, their community, and world.

Contents:

Introduction

Meaning of Afrocentricity

Black Value System

Afrocentric Self-Esteem

Knowing Your Family Tree

Afrocentric Developmental Activities

Special Days to Celebrate

Afrocentric Community Service Projects

Afrocentric Exercises

Appreciation of African American Culture

Famous Quotations of Inspiration and Struggle

African American Spirituals and Gospel Music

African Proverbs

Tradition African Names.

Notes:

"Cover design by Cheryl Y. Catlin. Cover photography by James Ray."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-53).

Local Notes:

Kislak Center Banks Collection copy presented to the Penn Libraries in 2018 by Joanna Banks.

Other Format:

Online version: Perkins, Useni Eugene. Afrocentric self inventory and discovery workbook for African American youth (ages 12-15).

ISBN:

0883780437

9780883780435

OCLC:

24927298