Developing Positive Self-Images In Black Children (1988) | Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu

Video Lecture/ Companion to the million selling book by Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, author of Countering The Conspiracy to destroy Black Boys. All of Dr. Kunjufu's books and videos are available for purchase at africanamericanimages.com Books can also be ordered through Amazon.com To book Dr. Kunjufu for a speaking engagement, email [e-mail]
Suggests a new approach to the education of African American children to overcome negative self-images, improve discipline and motivation, and encourage curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
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[@kovarcoley8418]

The part he said about a black engineer really resonates with me I'm the only black girl in an all white male chemical engineering class. They had a class where they got some professionals to speak to the class. There was only one black man on the panel he looked all around the class the room then when he saw me he did a double take and stared for a second. I knew when he saw me he was really happy and proud of me. 😊 I was happy to see him too

[@michaeldiggs3009]

Keep making history and providing a great representation of our people my sister.

[@lifewithmiracleandmyalifew8109]

CONGRATULATIONS 👍🏿🙏🏾💖

[@MrMotherofdivinity]

Love Yu Goddess, when we walk into these Spaces, we never walked in alone! Let our YoungStars see Yu shine Brite like a Diamond!

[@xxfranknittyxx2270]

congrats

[@ariesphoenix]

Congratulations and keep going, you can do it!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@leestyles6687]

"Children are actors, they act out what they see in us" 🙏🏿

[@kendalljoshua]

This is why I’ve alwaes known that what you DO & SAE must be THE SAME, because it causes CONFUSION AMONGST THE MINDZ OF YOUTH WHEN THEY SEA CONTRADICTIONZ WITHIN YOU. PRAISE GOD🙌

[@jabulanitheron9268]

😂😂😂 dude , not even a minute in and he dropped a gem

[@diamond_p]

This is why I fight so very hard to become the best version of myself so that my kids can see the best version of myself so that they can know what's bests for them. 😢 I'm just I'm ordinary woman trying to raise EXTRAordinary kids. 🫶🏾😭

[@chicagoliightsx]

@@kendalljoshua Don't teach them sentence structure, or spelling, please. 🤭

[@carlie471]

Adults need to remember that when they talk down on the youth

[@trukweenskinkissedbythesun]

" Before child development, we need self development." So simple yet, so deep.

[@wakeupworld8888]

It has to start somewhere.

[@omalone1169]

@@wakeupworld8888 reginald clark family life and school

[@eseoraka]

I realized this early with my son, you cant raise a disciplined child, without becoming disciplined yourself.

[@MattSoverns]

36:13 "Racism is a sign of insecurity. People that are secure are comfortable with differences." Pure gold 👏

[@etf42]

Differences = tension, distrust, conflict. The more different people are the less they agree and can live in harmony

[@keepingit100-ss3hx]

@@etf42 People's narcissism and insecurity is what causes the problem between people.

[@etf42]

@@keepingit100-ss3hx you mean different standards

[@keepingit100-ss3hx]

@@etf42 What standards are those?

[@etf42]

@@keepingit100-ss3hxvalues , customs, traditions, culture, religion, beliefs , attitudes …. Do I need to explain more????

[@Tyche09]

My mother had his books on her nightstand while we were growing up. I never read them myself, but 34 years later, I now understand that she implemented his methodology to raise us. Go, mom!

[@eddieokojie5425]

Mothers, ever so committed and dedicated to the best for their children and family! They build the world!

[@byronspears9395]

😇👍

[@DiEGo924040]

Much respect to your Mother 💯

[@laurynorder3965]

God bless you mom for understanding the assignment

[@solomondagod]

@@eddieokojie5425 100%

[@lemondishonor7736]

I read his books when my son was growing up. My son is a teacher now.

[@leonthomas2636]

Your son is a Coach* now

[@MaySun74]

You and his mom did a wonderful job. We need more black male teachers.

[@joywalker2682]

That's terrific

[@yhasmanknight1908]

Awesome!!

[@wezimuwowo4661]

•Competition sharpens your skills. •When you are educated you know how to serve. •Establish goals for your children. •To train the child give the skill first. •To educate the child give the need first. •Where you start will determine where you end up. •You do the most with what you do best and more importantly what you are allowed to do. •You learn best when you are involved in the process •Teach your children to be employers

[@genna_analog]

Thank you😊

[@chrisv.noire.6388]

Why am i just discovering this brilliant human being?! I feel robbed!

[@Hapshetsut28]

The powers that be has kept a lot of truth from us.

[@xchen3079]

By Democrats and so called black leathers.

[@MaySun74]

Back in the day, before internet and Amazon… I would have to shop at Black owned book stores to find authors like this…

[@saj8]

@@xchen3079 So go ahead and vote Republican. Nobody's stopping you.

[@robertwright4220]

@@xchen3079 Both parties are trash where it comes to us.

[@aimeehortence7562]

Self discipline for black men is necessary

[@warrentoles3127]

Haha yeah.. it's called sports

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

@@warrentoles3127 yeah I would’ve focused more on that knowing what I know now

[@Homoclite]

Though that is true in some regards, these women baring these future men gotta learn some discipline as well! Let’s not put it all off in the boys/young men. You women often have the most hands-on programming these young chirren. Let’s be fair about it. Better procreation choices factor heavily on this. Look at how many men want hands-on responsibility for our children and many a female uses the system to destroy rightful relations between the father and the child(ren). Yall need to check your ego before having them eggs fertilized. If boys suffer, girls suffer…and much sooner than later and the cycle repeats. I said all of that out of love and experience. Not to be a keyboard warrior- no disrespect!

[@spauldingclassics]

@@Homoclite true and well spoken

[@Homoclite]

Thank you L G! Somebody had to tell ole girl!

[@Laries-xd8ob]

I love his swag. Educated, poetic, and well-spoken!

[@citizencoy4393]

This is how the average blk American spoke not even 30 years ago. We MUST ask what created the change! How did this standard vanish!

[@Wynstorm3]

​@@citizencoy4393 You can, in part, blame the media and its exaltation of ghetto culture in this society. When black youth - and others - in America are consistently exposed to ghetto-talking rappers instead of the Dr. Kunjufus of the world, that will - as it has - become the standard. I'd rather black American youth listen to Neil deGrasse Tyson all day, every day than any foul-mouthed, broken English hip hopster for one minute.

[@berdellfleming5074]

​@@citizencoy4393 t 5:13 those who taught the later had no expectations and the students walked into them!😮

[@thatnigg9899]

When he was speaking on peers. This Great man said "To be a Black Engineer, you need to SEE a Black Engineer" DAMN!!!!!

[@CristalCarrington]

we need more of this..it's called positive propaganda and if the bad can spread so can the good :)

[@thatnigg9899]

Big factz

[@user-zh7vy4zq7h]

I fill robbed as well Racism is a sign of insecurity very powerful well said. Thank u KZbin because now I’m following Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu now. Need this to stay on the platform.

[@djmadijohnson]

I went to a Catholic private school that had an all black student body in the Twin Cities.K-8. He came to our school and got in our asses. The black staff loved him but I remember the white staff thinking he was a little to heavy for kids our age. The lectures was divided K-3rd grade and 4th to 8th. One of the biggest thing he talked about was self esteem. Looking back at it, It was what we kids needed because thats the age where things begin to turn for kids our age. He even did a lecture for the parents. Thank you Mrs Cunningham

[@mrt6703]

Very Informative and Needed Family💯

[@deborahbonner476]

Religion kept a thumb on us. So that Catholic School knew exactly what that type of teaching would have done for 🇺🇸 The forces!

[@seymourlove4788]

What school in the twin cities

[@djmadijohnson]

@@seymourlove4788 St Peter Claver

[@DefMe008]

@@deborahbonner476Black people aren’t undisciplined children in need of paternalism or religion to keep them on the right path or to know how to rise their children. Black people are the most religious group in the USA. What had that gotten them?

[@patcarter8163]

My daughter is the only Black and female engineer in her dept on her job. She tutors STEM subjects on weekrnds

[@bellhutch]

It starts at home. The parents need to take responsibility and be positive role models for their children.

[@citizencoy4393]

And then what? My circle was filled with hard working blk children that excelled everywhere but on paper from social institutions! When seeking guidance we were tossed to side. We had to find our own way with no guidance. Why is there no path for blk ppl as a collecti Yet everyone else has a path?!

[@BluDrop5]

​@CitizenCOY Are you reinforcing her comment by saying that you didn't have positive role models (not peers)?

[@citizencoy4393]

@@BluDrop5 No. What I am saying is many parents have knowledge on morale but not advancement in this corporation. When do we address the collective responsibility?

[@charleybovill9368]

I am only 30 years old. I have been teaching for 5 years now, as a middle school teacher. We are still having the same issues 😢

[@IMnotlyeing]

Hi. Which issues are most concerning to you?

[@BohemianBerean]

I’ll be joining you as first year middle school ELA teacher in January.👏🏾

[@lavonnealexander6936]

That’s because parents need to teach their children, these lessons.

[@yahseek]

I’m from San Diego. I remember Dr. Kunjufu’s organization helped me deal with my son’s school who were conspiring to expel him. I remember the school people told me our meeting would be informal, a couple of people, no big deal. I got there and there were a whole table of white folk waiting to attack my son’s character and label him as ADD, ADHD and other deficiencies. They wanted me to have him assessed (by their system), and medicate him. I had him assessed but never medicated him. Praise God, he’s a beautiful and confident human being today.

[@skinnyminny2629]

Nice🔥🔥

[@Ambientdreamgirl]

For whoever reads this, you are valuable in the space you occupy. You can enjoy life without having to give reasons for your own existence. A journey of self love starts within no matter what outside influences depict and the journey continues with healing and thriving. Blessings!

[@beanie34]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@Ambientdreamgirl]

@@beanie34 You’re welcome ☺️

[@queenkreviews1999]

Thank youuuuuuu 🥹🥲!!! SAME TO YOU DOLL 💞💞

[@Ambientdreamgirl]

@@queenkreviews1999 You’re welcome ☺️ 🥰

[@foreveralxndr]

Luv

[@userx6561]

I didn’t understand the magnitude of having this man as my therapist as a teen.

[@shabaclank3711]

Wow that’s crazy

[@IgilanoDean]

As young black man living in today’s generation , this gave me all the answers I never heard but have always needed to hear to confirm my thoughts about my path and how I should live my through my light. God bless him

[@99evan76]

Even as Asian that struggle with self esteem, I found his lecture engaging & inspiring

[@korahscloud2113]

you have value bro In God.

[@The.Whoever]

That's so wonderful to hear.

[@coreythomas3633]

Smh ok

[@goddessateeba6158]

Your still awesome never forget that

[@kitchemk]

Keep pushing man! It's great to hear these things resonate with you.

[@goddaniel9478]

I feel like I have to stop smoking after watching this man speak so quickly and efficiently..

[@Krwler]

33 years on and this is needed more than ever.

[@joshuaj932]

add to the rap music now not television and peer groups focused on being thugs rather than getting an education.

[@camille3083]

His message was lost. Even know, this video should have more views.

[@dexterwilliams4289]

What he says about martial arts is underrated. That deserves more discussion.

[@Anime-chan-gl4pe]

True , I agree , and at first I was like what? Really. I thought it would be more constructive for students to be the program.

[@simonfarre4907]

This guy is so far above the woo woo black issues speakers I've seen online. An actual academic and sharp as hell.

[@zerotoanime3953]

What do you even mean by that?

[@Peacebewithu34]

@@zerotoanime3953 it means that he's the decent guy that talk about black issues in a good way. Getting to the point and put in action unlike some hoteps nowadays 🤣🤣

[@kkrotich]

I knew about this genius man while in the States. Black parents should study his books and put everything that he advocates into practice and the black family will begin to prosper.

[@livingstonhuggins5012]

@Theresa Hunter The

[@skip031890]

@Theresa Hunter What is that going to do if no one practices what they read? You people are the most godless people in America.

[@africaisawesome4707]

@@skip031890 Facts, Facts, Facts!!!

[@iamcm2746]

@@skip031890 Most Godless people in America?! Wow, and here I thought we were the scattered Israelites who lost their identity and still under the thumb of our oppressor. Guess I should go back and read , and Practice the Word of the Living God! .......digression

[@spauldingclassics]

@Theresa Hunter slavery led us here. I guess God ordained that, so we could be Christians.

[@CEENAS646]

I studied this wonderful scholar during African Studies classes in the early 90's. As a poor urban Black son of a mother who pushed ideals which mirrored his as far as the importance of education and reinforcing your self esteem against the pull of your peer group, his work resonated deeply with me. This is the type of intellectual presence that separates the conscious from the so-called "woke".

[@robertwright4220]

Now we got Umar....

[@wherethequietbeingsgo]

@@robertwright4220oh goodness…

[@user-qo7hr9ez6f]

🤣@@robertwright4220

[@DJSoCA]

This man was too real. I wonder how many students benefited directly from his mentorship

[@blkbutterfly58ify]

His cadence is similar to a spoken word performer…I recall hearing about him in the 80’s/90’s….Teachers need required seminars/workshops with him! Awesome upload!

[@TWN321]

You’re a Cutie 😊

[@7mileawesumdre539]

I've been listening to this brotha over the past few months and sending the link. This man's special.

[@ashiacameron]

✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@xxfranknittyxx2270]

@@7mileawesumdre539 yea he's good

[@proudafricanamerican7586]

Always Love his style .. Today’s generation really have no clue who this brother is. This is a absolute gem. His book on young black boys early development is still relevant even in today times.

[@QKingPhilly]

“ Children are actors, they act out what they see in us”

[@warrentoles3127]

Education is the ability to get what you want without violating the rights of others.

[@MaySun74]

Knowledge makes you feel powerful but it is the application of knowledge that gives the powerful results…

[@warrentoles3127]

@@MaySun74 aka getting what you want without violating the rights of others lol

[@7mileawesumdre539]

This topic is STILL important 30yrs later

[@freedomisnotfree24]

Mom my used to say that.( If you don't want black folks to know something put it in a book) so profound yet so true. I literally did not finish my first novel until I was grown. I enjoy reading instead of doing auto book or reading things off my phone. I actually buy books to read it's so pleasing to be able to turn a page. I go into a whole nother world.💖💖 thanks cousin Dre for sending me this💕💕

[@citizencoy4393]

I was in the 3rd grade when a white man boldly said this to me. From that day forth I read everything!!!! Bump novels give me the constitution!!! And my oh my was he right! Even today our ppl r crippled Bc they simply do not read!!!

[@mariusloveless7880]

Brilliance, effort, commitment, ACTION. Dr Kunjufu was not a man who talked about Black struggle, he was a man who fought against it with language and knowledge and ACTION. Much love and respect to Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu!

[@maureenjeancy3398]

You are right. We as a whole battle low self esteem because we been de valued for more than 400 years. Battling that deeply ingrained programming. But that unlearning and relearning takes work but is need in order to break chains.

[@USACowboy]

Never read his books, but through my experience of 34 years as a black man, I've reached similar conclusions. This video is very reassuring. Glad I'm not crazy. Lol

[@spauldingclassics]

You're good

[@vanellesmith4598]

Read them. It's good we stuff.

[@Black_2_Def]

Black in skin, but not in Consciousness~Dr. Janwanza kunjufu 🔥🔥🔥 Master Teacher! I love this man!

[@Queen-ConsciousYa]

❤️🖤💚✊🏾

[@mini_worx]

Amazing lecture and lecturer. 40 years later and we need this more than then.

[@ignaciopullum9891]

He spoke on my campus in 93 and 94 at the University of South Alabama. He was awesome !

[@koolhub6137]

I have his books about 30 years, he is one of the most positive Black men around, a great role model.

[@tazz8598]

The age of information is a beautiful thing. Had I been born in the 50s-60s this man would have definitely been a mentor. Thankfully because of the age we live in I can still be mentored in 2022 by him. Thank you 🙏🏾.

[@skip031890]

The year is 2021, sir.

[@tazz8598]

@@skip031890 😒 really?... somebody always has something to say about every little think smh. The year is over Sir. If you're still making plan for 2021 you're behind my friend.

[@skip031890]

@@tazz8598 Just say you made a mistake and quit acting like a little girl behind it. 🙄

[@eddieokojie5425]

@@skip031890 But he has the courage and grace to own up. Stop criticising people. It’s never too late!

[@emilio2647]

@tazz8598 is this guy still alive?

[@pwp-ht1dk]

The black family today in 2023 is even more sad and dysfunctional.

[@TT-dv9er]

Over 30+ years later. This is so valuable.

[@xchen3079]

Is it sad?

[@jeansmith2248]

Yes!!!!!

[@a.r.9779]

Thank you for sharing this. "I control the process not the results". That was refreshing to hear.

[@inclusion9212]

I met Dr. Kunjufu in 1974, as a 5th grade, elementary school student in Chicago. I never forgot his name, his teaching and his passion. Basically teaching us how to love, respect and believe in ourselves. I never forgot. Well Done.

[@Gman2002]

We are a few days away from 2024 and this message still is highly relevant in the black community. The sad part is things haven’t changed much but got much worse.

[@sophie13.wright10]

What people seem to not understand is that when teachers miseducate, over discipline or excessively monitor, it’s not for lack of knowledge or understanding. It’s purposeful and intentional when it comes to black children, especially boys.

[@Arayahisrael7337]

Our girls, too. When I was in high school, my advisor told me that I wasn't smart enough to go to college and I fell for it.

[@sophie13.wright10]

@@Arayahisrael7337 so sorry that that happened to you. This happens all the time. I have experienced it, my husband has experienced it as well. So many beautiful bright boys and girls robbed of their potential. The counselor or educator was not ignorant of his position. It was intentional, it’s always intentional. We have to ignore all negative comments and follow the people who believe in us and have only positive and uplifting things to say about us.

[@JetseTurner]

I approve this Message! B1 ✊🏿

[@mkb9570]

His work is truly timeless

[@ariesblack78]

We are the architects of civilization. The world continues to keep us in a box.

[@soulspirationgoddess]

No one can keep you in a box with your consent.

[@kkrotich]

Thanks reelblack for bringing this man to your channel. I just hope more black parents listened to him

[@do7hemath937]

Countering the conspiracy to destroy black boys changed my life. The Dr is an awesome teacher.

[@yellowstickers394]

In my opinion, I feel like nowadays accountability is involved when it comes to the self image. I’m not a Black man, so I don’t think it’s appropriate for me to speak on their behalf. But as a Black girl it’s insane how so many Black women/girls put people like Cardi B, City Girls, etc on a pedestal. They do nothing but feed into the Black women stereotype and we encourage it. “Yasss girl, go off queen! 👑”, that stuff has to stop! We are truly lost as a people if “artists” like Cardi, Megan Thee Stallion (I don’t even dislike Megan, it’s just her music), Lizzo, City Girls, etc are starting to be looked up to instead of women like Coretta Scott King, Betty Shabazz, Aretha Franklin, Simone Biles, Kathleen Cleaver, and many more. Another thing too, how we laugh at foolishness. This for the Black community as a whole. Stop laughing and making memes of videos of Black people acting like a fool in public. It is nothing funny about that, it is degrading and an embarrassment.

[@3sunsmysteries710]

The image projected is working. All the high profile images get fame and money from entertaining so that leads the pack to believe we have to entertain in order to be something rather than be intellectual or innovative

[@ellie-tk4jy]

Those women are doing something amazing. They are exceedingly ecoectatiins be taking themselves out of the situations they were born in and increasing black wealth. They are living well and they are happy. All things we are not meant to be as black women. Let's stop the misogyny. It is okay for black women to be sexual. It's okay for any woman to be sexual but you won't get away with criticising what women do without criticising men. This is a man's world. Men are the audience. If men only give their time and attention to half naked women, what do you expect? If they ridicule and bully women for being unattractive, what do you expect? Since it's a mans world you need to lecture men and tell them to be better people. Tell them to respect women. Tell them, since it's their world, to use their power to support and not humiliate women. Don't give men a pass.

[@yellowstickers394]

@@ellie-tk4jy These women are not doing anything amazing. They’re rich, yes. But at what cost? Constantly portraying Black women in a negative manner and feeding into stereotypes? The only way they can put themselves into better situations and add on to the Black wealth is by making negative, low vibrational, degenerate music and calling themselves “artists”? Is that really what we have come to as a community? There are kids who are exposed to them and some even follow into their example, that is not the type of behavior we want to expose our future generations to. We can’t keep calling everything misogyny when it’s time to have accountability. Black women constantly being portrayed as sexual is not ok, nor is it liberating (as some others might say). The fact that you think otherwise baffles me. And I’ve seen men speak out against these type of things constantly, but get ignored because of many women who believe that this type of behavior is ok. Men do have to respect women, as respect goes both ways, but I don’t know who is forcing women to put these “artists” on a pedestal and act as if they’re role models.

[@lavendermilk3010]

no offense or antything but i really think you need to reflect on your classism when speaking on who and who shouldn’t be seen as idols, im not saying that children have to look up to certain women but i think you need to understand that to a certain extent these people aren’t asking for children to idolize them. also the part where you speak on feeding into the black women stereotype, it is not up to black women do dismantle the stereotype placed on them just because you are not actively trying to work against the stereotype to somewhat prove to someone that your a different better type of black women doesn’t mean you feed into the stereotype

[@yellowstickers394]

@@lavendermilk3010 What classism would there need to be reflected on? It’s not wrong to say that women like Cardi B and the City Girls shouldn’t be seen as idols. There is nothing to idolize about them. They might not be asking children to idolize them, but it’s the fact that there are children who do. Also the fact that these same women are out onto a pedestal. I didn’t say that just because someone isn’t actively working against stereotypes means that they are feeding into it. No, I am talking about the ones who do act in a certain way. All of those “artists” I’ve listed above ARE in fact feeding into stereotypes. I’m not trying to say that all Black women act the same either. Yes, we have stereotypes put onto us unfortunately, but it’s also not wrong to call out these same people who constantly portray Black women in a negative manner.

[@QueenCraftsChannel]

This brother is super intelligent! Clone him 10,000,000 times!!!

[@anthonyburchette5245]

33 years later and we have today.. systematic destruction doesn't happen overnight.. we must realize and combat issues in real time otherwise the destruction will look us in the face later like today..

[@khalilantonio6281]

This here is what’ all black families need to watch as a group … and have discussions on how to improve our current situation… we must be honest where we are .. so we can now strategize the best approach to grow and do better

[@TheeGoldenGoddess1]

This lecture is wonderful. Please keep this live up for replay.

[@brandimcnichol8627]

Dr Kunfuju is so awesome and the subject matter still so relevant👏🏾 Thanks reelblack for posting👍🏾👍🏾

[@berdellfleming5074]

My beloved mother who taught for 40years, she always said teaching is likned unto a Minstery ! She was beloved !

[@happ13e]

He’s so powerful 🙏🏿

[@TWN321]

Excellent analysis! Just as relevant today as it was in the 80s

[@ericMsmith1000]

I sure could of used him as a teacher growing up,,

[@skip031890]

Yeah, then maybe you would have learned how to write "could have" instead of "could of".

[@eddieokojie5425]

@@skip031890 Anytime I go through your comment, never stop laughing!

[@blackmindbuilder1027]

Whoa...first 2 minutes was powerful! Love, respect, cultural literacy...!

[@nombusodlamini7298]

This man is very intuitive and well informed. I am learning so much 🙏

[@Shays_Light]

I have his books in my amazon cart. This lecture came up in the feed out of nowhere...after listening to him guess it's time to get those books!

[@chaseofori-atta2225]

A timeless & important conversation---well done, Sir!

[@etfacetimehome]

This lecture is filled with gold

[@bluesteel5841]

First thing dont let kids listen to rap hate music. I am 70 year old black dude. I do not let my grandkids that live with me listen to it here at home, blues, jazz, classic rock and country all they get. This got them interested in playing guitars and drums..

[@seabrook1976]

Play them some Steely Dan.

[@skip031890]

I've never liked rap music and I can't understand what's so intriguing about listening to somebody talk about shooting up a whole city. I don't even know why that type of music is able to flourish in the first place. Says a lot about the people and society.

[@anthonywilliams3822]

Thank you for pointing that out!

[@saj8]

@@skip031890 You probably never listened to Public Enemy, BDP, or any other hip-hop group.

[@fvfr6294]

Old school hip hop is way better than that crap they have today.

[@user-hl5ly7ec8w]

GOD BLESS THIS COURAGEOUS BLACK MAN TEACHER!!!!

[@TerriWorlddd]

This was great as a 20 y/o black woman who finished grade school i can say i never learned any of this until now, how important it is to teach lessons and not just throw numbers, how important it is to be diverse there is no right or wrong, everything is perception based on character development and seeing the bigger picture.

[@eddieokojie5425]

The bigger picture, so relevant. Inability to see it has kept many stuck in the past. Lack of big picture, keeps one in perpetual darkness. It’s so important! Thanks for raising that all important point!

[@DW-Yaah700]

Thanking (Reelblack One) for passing the torch/baton by providing this video for us to take & be enlightened by to continue the race of self liberation for blacks in 🇺🇸

[@p4rt_t1me_g0d]

It's crazy how relevant this is today, thanks for posting this! This is new to me, so it hit me harder than it did for others who had prior exposure.

[@MichaelJ843]

Powerful, I am going through his video, and it is healing 49 years of wounds.

[@charliesmith6564]

OMG. I WAS LOOKING FOR HIM.. WENT TO A WORK SHOP YEARS SGO AND MET HIM. AWESOME ❤🎉

[@stilesjohnson1745]

This guy is awesome 👏 read his book awhile

[@teanistillmon3341]

I love his teaching. I wrote so many notes. I am a Educator, but I still continue to learn, grow, and prosper. He is a powerful brother. I am so glad he gave these workshops. Nothing is more important than self-development.

[@ComicPower]

His work is so important. More of us should know about it

[@mauricetroop1121]

Going to rewatch this and take notes to share with the staff at our school. Also share the video. Dr. JK is a serious coach!!!

[@shukosworld5754]

Woow beautiful. How did it go? I am taking notes to implement for my daughter

[@mauricetroop1121]

I haven't yet. But I do remember teaching students about 50 significant black figures from history. After learning about this, one 6th grade black female student told me she was surprised to learn this. She said she thought white people invented or did everything in the world.

[@mauricetroop1121]

A 6th grade white male student told me "Wow, I'm learning that blacks actually can be smart."

[@kovarcoley8418]

@@mauricetroop1121 it's amazing how casual they are with their racism

[@mauricetroop1121]

It's baked into the recipe that made the country.

[@aspiringrootwoman24]

I was a teen in the 90s with budding racial consciousness, and I remember the adults around me talking about him. I even bought vol 2 back then. Fast forward, raising a son, I dug that book out! And these videos. Keep planting these seeds. You never know when the fruit will bless someone.

[@yusufel-amin3486]

I was introduced to some of Doctor kunjufu's books in the late 80s. Im glad to see this knowledge being shared .

[@eugeniabrown9906]

This message is still very relevant today. Dr. Kunjufu🖤🖤🖤

[@manueldavidson1398]

Now these are the type of African men or women that need to be presented to children and youth of African descent who project very positive images of African people and contributions we as a people have contributed to the develpment and advancement of not only African people but humanity as a whole.

[@brotherman1363]

This brother is what we think dr. Umar Johnson is

[@dexterroberts631]

Huh?

[@dexterroberts631]

What you YOU think he is..

[@truthbearer7891]

Umar could be this generations version of him if he accepted his role as a public speaker and thought leader and never had that economically unfeasible idea of a school

[@2021noname]

Come on!

[@Trendolyn78]

Came to my school in 6th grade it was amazing!

[@pastorterrelllewis5327]

I'm very happy that he put God first! Light exsposes

[@empizzle8]

As always, thank you for uploading this. Expecting my first child soon and will implement the good Dr's. methodology

[@kwameaboagye121]

Baba Jawanza is an inspiration., because he breaks down facts when it comes to our African boys and girls. Baba Jawanza Kunjufu encourages our parents to instal more self-images as well as self-discipline into their children. Baba Jawanza tackles non-African schools that undermine our children when it comes to their hopes and ambitions after their education as well as our children that have potentials, their fellow peers envy them. Our African children are the victims as well as non-victims too.

[@KingBeamRc]

He made this speech the year I emerged from the womb, and If It wasnt for youtube and this page I wouldn't have ever known it. The universe conspires to give us what we need amazes me. Everything he said is so valid and hits home with me and my personal experience. I had a horrible 4th grade experience, and I was always told I was a bright student. I also used to strive to live up to values based on my monetary accumulation. I coveted the lifestyle of my oppressors. When I have conversation now with people they don't think anything is wrong with desiring to live the way the "slave" makers live. To hear this brother so clearly and efficiently express the plight of our people is so empowering and affirming for me. I thank you Dr. Kunjufu for all your work. Thank you @reelblackOne for your time in posting this. Your doing the lords work.

[@omoba5646]

This lecture is gold 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@meetupspeakup4161]

It's a shame. No other institution or professor has developed or implemented a positive lecture on these issues, for African-American kids. Since the eighties (80s) Smh.

[@frequencyturnedallthewayup5153]

Yoo this brother is very knowledgeable he definitely did his homework and i was six years when lecture took place it is a blessing to be able to go back in time to retrieve information I never heard before thank you my brother

[@alairebookhart1399]

His work is timeless! Excellent resource for those who are in the helping professions,, on so many levels. Thanks for the upload,!

[@PhilosBias2000]

Thank you for posting these I have been studying the previous ones you post hundreds of times. Ty ty truly 💓

[@AliveBoldTV]

And we are still diving into the same research! I love that you shared this because it’s still relevant til this day

[@eatplaydecorate]

Great video and with a message that can never be said enough. I was glad to see books referenced here as well. Thank you again.

[@nathalieduverna6963]

This is the first time I've ever felt like all the work I put into my children is understood. As a single mother the pressure is unimaginable however the Qualities 23:30 are exactly what I place into my children everyday.

[@mikeberb]

I love his teachings. Still relevant and necessary to this day. I love this channel thank you for sharing!

[@propaganja7264]

This is literally remodeling my viewpoint on a lot of things! Gonna play this for my grandmother and uncles in a few days idk how'll they respond to it but i feel its a Duty to let these family pillars hear and hope it resonates like it did with me. Got over 30 cousins in the next generation and some of them are already parents yet have no real direction. This will stop the cycle

[@yumiko0017]

Just wow. Im in awe. This man is amazing. Thank you Reelblack for uploading this. Im going to buy his books.

[@philiphunter4493]

We need this information, and for this I thank you Reelblack.