The American black is a unique individual, with a unique past and history that needs to be preserved.

The American black is not a saint; neither is he a ghost. But he is flesh and blood, a human being that needs to be respected and treated fairly. But the treatment must first come through the manner in which the American black presents himself or herself to the world.

"Fifty-Five Positive Steps Black People Can Take to Preserve Themselves into the 21st Century" provides psychological, physical and spiritual suggestions on how American blacks can empower themselves and therefore empower...