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South Pasadena. 1992. Rising Sun Publishing. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Wrappers. 1880463024. 97 pages. paperback. keywords: Self Improvement African American. FROM THE PUBLISHER-FROM THE BACK COVER-When I entered kindergarten, firmly rooted in my culture, I met a jolly teacher whose warm smile and tight hugs reminded me of my mother. This jolly o/d educator took me as I was, tattered clothes and nappy hair; full lips and broad nose; high energy and inquisitive mind. When I said, l ain 't got none, she told me, I don 't have any. The way she said it made it sound right, although she never criticized me for saying it differently. As I journeyed through school, I met other teachers who made me feel proud of myself. They never told me that being Black was bad or that my Black English was wrong. They just told me that there was another way to speak so that other people could understand me. When I came to school leanin', with my pants hanging low and my shirt hanging out, they didn't tell me that I was disgraceful, just that there was a standard of behavior and a code of conduct more befitting my royal heritage. When they taught me math and science, they told me of the Africans who were the first great mathematicians, astrologers, scientists, and philosophers. When they taught me pride in myself, they told me of the strength, conviction, and principles of Booker T. Washington, George Washington Carver, Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Paul Robeson. They always told me that I was capable of overcoming any obstacle; that I would experience prejudice and ignorance, but that I must never feel that I was not entitled to the very best that life had to offer. They always told me that the homeless and helpless brothers were not always that way; that there was a time when the world marveled at the architectural, historical, and artistic achievements of Africans; that the beauty of African women and the strength, courage, and leadership of African men had inspired cultures throughout the world. They always told me that I could become a great business leader; that I could become an employer-not just an employee; that I could shape the face of my community-not just wait for others to decide my fate. Yes, beginning with that jolly old educator, I have been taught that my lineage did not begin in the ghetto of America but at the beginning of civilization. I have been empowered with courage and confidence, cultural awareness and compassion, principles and conviction, diligence and determination. I have been loved and nurtured, disciplined and educated, taught self-respect and respect for others. Those who love me have placed me on the high road of life. I have been empowered to succeed! Thank you. inventory #47075.
