This workbook is designed to be used in the classroom for youth 10 years and up in alignment with Common Core Standards. It includes 6 of the 19 stories in the original text. Success Stories: Insights by African American Men" is an inspirational collection of stories by 19 African American Men. It also includes researched based information by Reginald Grant, MSEd on Reaching and Teaching African American Children. A cross generational collection of stories from college students to men in retirement, a true glimpse into the journey of African American Men in America. "African American males want the same things as everyone else, a family, a job a education, the opportunity to live the American dream. " J. Everett Pearsall, Executive Director of the National Alliance of African American Athletes. I, nor most African American males don't want any handouts or hand me downs, just the opportunity to compete on a level playing field. But, being an African American male in American is a unique experience. Black men are our ancestors, fathers, husbands, baby daddies, boyfriends, nephews and sons, -they are all of us-and it is past time to eradicate the stigmas surrounding African American Males. We need to step up to fight the misinformation too often perpetrated in main stream media. In the first section of the book are their Success Stories, told by African American Men. How they have persevered and overcome here in the American system so heavily stacked against them.
About the Author: Reginald Grant, MSEd has a Master's in Education, Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). He has been a state of California Certificated English Teacher since 2002. In 2011 he served on the CASHEE - California State High School Exit Exam development/review panel for English. He is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others and sees education as the force for change. He is an alumni member of Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society. He is currently on the board of directors for three non profits, NAAAA presenters of the "Watkins Award" for scholar athletes, Powers Women's Network and the GCUMM, General Commission on United Methodist Men. Prior to entering education he was a businessman and professional athlete (New York Jets, NFL & Ottawa, CFL) after graduation from the University of Oregon. He often speaks on Culturally Inclusive Curriculum, ESL, Mentoring and the Winners Mindset. Visit him online at www.rgrant.com or www.afamilyofauthors.com. Additional books, "A Case for Bilingual Education. A Teacher's View." 2015., "A Teacher's View. Education in America." 2014