From the heart of a young African American man lays a blue print for prosperity, maintaining self respect and dispelling myths about manhood. In his debut non-fiction tome about what it
means to really be young, gifted and black in America, 31-year-old Marvin Woodard attempts to set the record straight for all Black men fighting for self respect and a better
tomorrow.
101 Things A Black Man Should Know explores 101 general truths and common sense maxims about being black and male in America. Woodard takes us from the necessity of reading to being aware
of health concerns and managing credit to understanding how stress will kill you and the residual effects of slavery. 101 Things A Black Man Should Know is a quick read pocket guide that
puts the responsibility of success squarely on the shoulders of the reader.
's8220;I was so distraught about what's8217;s going on in our neighborhoods. My heart's8217;s desire is to see Black men reach their full potential and erase the negative lifestyles and
perceptions we have about ourselves. I felt it was my responsibility to share the knowledge many successful people have shared with me. I's8217;m convinced that the key to success and
happiness is using common sense and educating ourselves every chance we get.'s8221;
101 Things A Black Man Should Know is a common sense approach to a complex and sometimes confusing journey into manhood. 's8220;The principals are simple and force young African American
men to think about just how valuable we all are and how important we are to the future of this country and our families, says Woodard.
101 Things A Black Man Should Know is available on Amazon.com and Black Images Bookstore. ISBN 0977836606. Publication Date: July 2006