Developing Positive Self-Images In Black Children (1988) | Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu
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- 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 customersvc@africanamericanimages.com
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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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
Keep making history and providing a great representation of our people my sister.
CONGRATULATIONS 👍🏿🙏🏾💖
Love Yu Goddess, when we walk into these Spaces, we never walked in alone! Let our YoungStars see Yu shine Brite like a Diamond!
congrats
Congratulations and keep going, you can do it!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
"Children are actors, they act out what they see in us" 🙏🏿
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🙌
😂😂😂 dude , not even a minute in and he dropped a gem
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. 🫶🏾😭
@@kendalljoshua Don't teach them sentence structure, or spelling, please. 🤭
Adults need to remember that when they talk down on the youth
" Before child development, we need self development." So simple yet, so deep.
It has to start somewhere.
@@wakeupworld8888 reginald clark family life and school
I realized this early with my son, you cant raise a disciplined child, without becoming disciplined yourself.
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!
Mothers, ever so committed and dedicated to the best for their children and family! They build the world!
😇👍
Much respect to your Mother 💯
God bless you mom for understanding the assignment
@@eddieokojie5425 100%
I read his books when my son was growing up. My son is a teacher now.
Your son is a Coach* now
You and his mom did a wonderful job. We need more black male teachers.
That's terrific
Awesome!!
36:13 "Racism is a sign of insecurity. People that are secure are comfortable with differences." Pure gold 👏
Differences = tension, distrust, conflict. The more different people are the less they agree and can live in harmony
@@etf42 People's narcissism and insecurity is what causes the problem between people.
@@keepingit100-ss3hx you mean different standards
@@etf42 What standards are those?
@@keepingit100-ss3hxvalues , customs, traditions, culture, religion, beliefs , attitudes …. Do I need to explain more????
Why am i just discovering this brilliant human being?! I feel robbed!
The powers that be has kept a lot of truth from us.
By Democrats and so called black leathers.
Back in the day, before internet and Amazon… I would have to shop at Black owned book stores to find authors like this…
@@xchen3079 So go ahead and vote Republican. Nobody's stopping you.
@@xchen3079 Both parties are trash where it comes to us.
Self discipline for black men is necessary
Haha yeah.. it's called sports
@@warrentoles3127 yeah I would’ve focused more on that knowing what I know now
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!
@@Homoclite true and well spoken
Thank you L G! Somebody had to tell ole girl!
•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
Thank you😊
I love his swag. Educated, poetic, and well-spoken!
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!
@@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.
@@citizencoy4393 t 5:13 those who taught the later had no expectations and the students walked into them!😮
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 😢
Hi. Which issues are most concerning to you?
I’ll be joining you as first year middle school ELA teacher in January.👏🏾
That’s because parents need to teach their children, these lessons.
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
Very Informative and Needed Family💯
Religion kept a thumb on us. So that Catholic School knew exactly what that type of teaching would have done for 🇺🇸 The forces!
What school in the twin cities
@@seymourlove4788 St Peter Claver
@@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?
My daughter is the only Black and female engineer in her dept on her job. She tutors STEM subjects on weekrnds
we need more of this..it's called positive propaganda and if the bad can spread so can the good :)
Big factz
I fill robbed as well
Racism is a sign of insecurity very powerful well said. Thank u TH-cam because now I’m following Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu now. Need this to stay on the platform.
When he was speaking on peers. This Great man said "To be a Black Engineer, you need to SEE a Black Engineer" DAMN!!!!!
I didn’t understand the magnitude of having this man as my therapist as a teen.
Wow that’s crazy
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.
Nice🔥🔥
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
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!
Thank you for your kind words.
@@beanie34 You’re welcome ☺️
Thank youuuuuuu 🥹🥲!!! SAME TO YOU DOLL 💞💞
@@queenkreviews1999 You’re welcome ☺️ 🥰
Luv
33 years on and this is needed more than ever.
add to the rap music now not television and peer groups focused on being thugs rather than getting an education.
His message was lost. Even know, this video should have more views.
I feel like I have to stop smoking after watching this man speak so quickly and efficiently..
What he says about martial arts is underrated. That deserves more discussion.
True , I agree , and at first I was like what? Really. I thought it would be more constructive for students to be the program.
It starts at home. The parents need to take responsibility and be positive role models for their children.
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?!
@CitizenCOY Are you reinforcing her comment by saying that you didn't have positive role models (not peers)?
@@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?
Even as Asian that struggle with self esteem, I found his lecture engaging & inspiring
you have value bro In God.
That's so wonderful to hear.
Smh ok
Your still awesome never forget that
Keep pushing man! It's great to hear these things resonate with you.
This guy is so far above the woo woo black issues speakers I've seen online. An actual academic and sharp as hell.
What do you even mean by that?
@@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 🤣🤣
“ Children are actors, they act out what they see in us”
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.
@Theresa Hunter The
@Theresa Hunter What is that going to do if no one practices what they read? You people are the most godless people in America.
@@skip031890 Facts, Facts, Facts!!!
@@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
@Theresa Hunter slavery led us here. I guess God ordained that, so we could be Christians.
This topic is STILL important 30yrs later
This man was too real. I wonder how many students benefited directly from his mentorship
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!
You’re a Cutie 😊
I've been listening to this brotha over the past few months and sending the link. This man's special.
✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
@@7mileawesumdre539 yea he's good
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.
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".
Now we got Umar....
@@robertwright4220oh goodness…
🤣@@robertwright4220
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
You're good
Read them. It's good we stuff.
Education is the ability to get what you want without violating the rights of others.
Knowledge makes you feel powerful but it is the application of knowledge that gives the powerful results…
@@MaySun74 aka getting what you want without violating the rights of others lol
He spoke on my campus in 93 and 94 at the University of South Alabama. He was awesome !
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💕💕
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!!!
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!
Amazing lecture and lecturer. 40 years later and we need this more than then.
I have his books about 30 years, he is one of the most positive Black men around, a great role model.
Thank you for sharing this. "I control the process not the results". That was refreshing to hear.
Over 30+ years later. This is so valuable.
Is it sad?
Yes!!!!!
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.
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 🙏🏾.
The year is 2021, sir.
@@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.
@@tazz8598 Just say you made a mistake and quit acting like a little girl behind it. 🙄
@@skip031890 But he has the courage and grace to own up. Stop criticising people. It’s never too late!
@tazz8598 is this guy still alive?
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.
Black in skin, but not in Consciousness~Dr. Janwanza kunjufu 🔥🔥🔥 Master Teacher! I love this man!
❤️🖤💚✊🏾
Thanks reelblack for bringing this man to your channel. I just hope more black parents listened to him
His work is truly timeless
I approve this Message! B1 ✊🏿
Countering the conspiracy to destroy black boys changed my life. The Dr is an awesome teacher.
This lecture is wonderful. Please keep this live up for replay.
Dr Kunfuju is so awesome and the subject matter still so relevant👏🏾 Thanks reelblack for posting👍🏾👍🏾
We are the architects of civilization. The world continues to keep us in a box.
No one can keep you in a box with your consent.
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..
This brother is super intelligent! Clone him 10,000,000 times!!!
I sure could of used him as a teacher growing up,,
Yeah, then maybe you would have learned how to write "could have" instead of "could of".
@@skip031890 Anytime I go through your comment, never stop laughing!
A timeless & important conversation---well done, Sir!
Excellent analysis! Just as relevant today as it was in the 80s
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.
Whoa...first 2 minutes was powerful! Love, respect, cultural literacy...!
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
He’s so powerful 🙏🏿
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.
The black family today in 2023 is even more sad and dysfunctional.
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!!!
Woow beautiful. How did it go? I am taking notes to implement for my daughter
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.
A 6th grade white male student told me "Wow, I'm learning that blacks actually can be smart."
@@mauricetroop1121 it's amazing how casual they are with their racism
It's baked into the recipe that made the country.
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.
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!
This lecture is filled with gold
This guy is awesome 👏 read his book awhile
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
I was introduced to some of Doctor kunjufu's books in the late 80s. Im glad to see this knowledge being shared .
This man is very intuitive and well informed. I am learning so much 🙏
Came to my school in 6th grade it was amazing!
As always, thank you for uploading this. Expecting my first child soon and will implement the good Dr's. methodology
This brother is what we think dr. Umar Johnson is
Huh?
What you YOU think he is..
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
Come on!
My beloved mother who taught for 40years, she always said teaching is likned unto a Minstery ! She was beloved !
His work is so important. More of us should know about it
OMG. I WAS LOOKING FOR HIM.. WENT TO A WORK SHOP YEARS SGO AND MET HIM. AWESOME ❤🎉
His work is timeless! Excellent resource for those who are in the helping professions,, on so many levels. Thanks for the upload,!
This message is still very relevant today. Dr. Kunjufu🖤🖤🖤
This is absolutely amazing. I love everything that was discussed. There is a lot I have learnt here as a single mum. Can we please have more videos about education and also how we can improve ourselves financially by black people. Thank you
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.
This lecture is gold 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Right side vs left side of Split Brain 🧠 theory just blew my mind 🤯
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.
I still have my books
🖤
Powerful, I am going through his video, and it is healing 49 years of wounds.
This was great. Enjoyed tremendously
This is premium content. Thanks so much for sharing! ✨
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GOD BLESS THIS COURAGEOUS BLACK MAN TEACHER!!!!
Was born in 1988 and took me 33 years to find Dr Jawanza
Just wow. Im in awe. This man is amazing. Thank you Reelblack for uploading this. Im going to buy his books.
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.
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
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.
We need this information, and for this I thank you Reelblack.
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 🇺🇸
Thank you so much for posting this✊🏾✊🏾
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.
Man this speaks volumes after all these years
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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.
Send this to every parent.