| Kill Them Before They Grow: Misdiagnosis of African American Boys in American Classrooms |  | Author: Michael Porter
Publisher: African American Images
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ISBN: 0913543543
Dewey Decimal Number: 371.82996073
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Publication Date: March 1, 1998
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According to Michael Porter, some people believe that today's youth, especially African American males, are lost; many of them can be found inside Behavior Disorder classes in America's public school system. This book examines how African American males end up in dead end BD classes, what happens to them in these classes, and how people can help their community to get on a life enhancing path.
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 This book was very informative and much needed May 23, 2010
Nikk Nikk (Brooklyn, New York)
As a young black woman I have had the opportuinty to go to both black owned/ran private schools and public schools ran by jews. And it was b/c of public school and the "illusion of inclusion" that tempted me to drop out. Both of my parents have degrees. My mom graduated from nyu and my dad graduated from ga tech. The metal detectors and obnoxious secretarial staff in the office were clueless and bigots. Just the way they looked at the students and if you stayed long enough and they were un aware that you were listening you would hear the racist comments that these women who live no where near you really think about black youth. I graduated not b/c of educators who made a positive difference in my life, but b/c of my parents staying on my behind about my studies. The white kids stick to the other white kids and like wise for the mexican, domincan, black, and asian kids. They're in your classroom and lunchroom, but unless you're screwing one you really don't socialize with them except for forced projects where you have to branch off into groups. I had to endure alot of subtle racist and condescending comments and remain calm and smile when I really wanted to liberate myself by insulting them on the same principle they directly and indirectly insulted me. But, instead I told them to kiss my black ass a different way. I did this by graduating and with honors. Thank God life goes on beyond highschool and college. My kids are being homeschooled.
 redundant page after page November 1, 2008
Ntropi (Bay Area, CA, USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I read the entire book in 2 days which means it did not say much to make me think. It reads really easy because it says the same thing over and over, albeit with different words. In essence White culture is not appropriate for our Black youth and therefore our Black youth should not be subjected to being forced to learn White culture from ages 6 to 18 (1st grade - 12th grade).
One goal of the book is to empower Black people to take ownership of their heritage and responsiblity for educating their children with the appropriate lessons. It offered no suggestions to non-Black people about what they can do to include African culture in the classroom other than including a handful of African leaders and the traditional Black men in our lessons. The book shows fault with teaching the history of the US because it does not include a history of Africa simultaneously.
The last chapter, like many books designed to get people riled up to make a difference, offers suggestions on how Black people can unite their community and educate themselves. The book promotes segregation because White schools are not appropriate for our Black children. There should be Black schools run by Black people so that Black children can get an appropriate education. The author faults White people for teaching Black children with methods that exist in all power structures in the US. We are apparently oppressing our Black youth by teaching Black children skills that are used in all strata of influence.
I am interested in what the author has to say if/when Obama becomes President. What excuses will he have then for why Black children are not successful in our sterotypical White schools?
 a quick read that needs to be read January 7, 2008
Kimberly White Glenn (Huntsville, AL)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
First of all, as an educator of future educators of black boys, I loved the fact that this was a quick read. We have to be so careful of the labels we allow to be placed on children because they may accept them. Michael Porter is not afraid to expose what he has witnessed and offer practical solutions.If you are not afraid of truth, you have to read this eyeopener. Porter wrote that whether our boys become productive, prosperous, non criminalized men is a litmus test for public education.His experiences as a teacher of behavior disordered children made him answer no to the preceding question.
Excellent service October 20, 2007
S. Russell (Richton Park, IL)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Service was quick and it arrived before the projected date. The book was in great condition-like new.
A Must Read For All Educators And Parents! September 6, 2007
L. Williams (Antioch, CA United States)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book, along with Jawanzaa Kunjufu's books, is a must read for all educators. If you want to make a positive change in the lives of African American males, it is important to understand the "powers" that are in place that hinders the growth of not just our African American boys, but all of our children, because without the positive influences/gifts of these young boys, everyone will suffer.
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