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Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu (born June 15, 1953) is an educator, consultant, writer, publisher, public speaker, and mentor who dedicates his life work to addressing the unique challenges that plague the African American community, and uplifting its members.
Some of these challenges include–but aren't limited to–dealing with low self-esteem as an African American, developing discipline within Black children, and tackling the high dropout rates (specifically with Black males). [1]
He centers his work on improving the overall educational experience, and socialization of all members in the African American community. He believes that navigating and solving these issues effectively begins with identifying and addressing them at a very young age, so he dedicates much of his work to the parents and educators of young Black children.
Although the focal point of his works are often centered on the experiences of Black children, he hosts workshops and lectures to educate the parents, teachers, churches, educational researchers, and community residents on various issues that are relevant to the African American community. All of his works are deeply rooted in statistics and extensive research.
His work has appeared in Ebony and Essence magazine. He has made appearances on BET, the Oprah Winfrey Show, and MSNBC. On January 18th 1998, Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu appeared on KPIX-TV's “People Are Talking”, alongside Huey P.Newton, and Ishmael Reed to discuss the images of Black men in America. He is a guest speaker at several universities across the country, and he served as an educational consultant for many urban school districts.
Early life edit
Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu was born on June 15, 1953, in Chicago Illinois, to the union of Eddy and Mary Brown.
Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu attended Illinois State University and received a bachelor of science degree in economics in 1974. His speaking career began after joining a debate team. From that point on, he started to present his lectures and workshops to people. [2]
In 1980 he founded African American Images, a Chicago-based consultant and publishing company that primarily sponsors educational workshops for educators and parents. These workshops offer tangible solutions to the challenges of raising a Black child in contemporary American society. In this same year, Dr.Jawanza Kunjufu was the executive producer of the movie called “Up Against The Wall” (aired in 1991). [3]
In 1984, he received his doctorate degree in business administration at Union Graduate School.
He married Rita Archer on June 1 1985, and he has two children from this marriage.
In 2011, he was the writer and producer for the documentary titled "Hoodwinked".
Media Presence edit
These days, you will find short segments of past workshops floating around social media platforms. These shorts stem from his workshops from the late 80s. Despite the plethora of books that he has written, and workshops he has hosted, only four of his workshops are publicly available on Youtube:
- Countering The Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys (1987) | Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu
- Developing Positive Self-Images In Black Children (1988) | Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu
- To Be Popular or Smart: The Black Peer Group (1988) | Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu
- Male:Female Relationships
Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu can be found delivering lectures and participating as a guest speaker in interviews across various networks and organizations on YouTube as well. Although all of his lectures are not publicly available on Youtube, he attempts to update his Youtube channel with relevant lectures and workshops.
Selected Works edit
Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu is the author of:
Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys Volumes I-IV (1983) Here Dr. Jawanaza Kunjufu offers suggestions on how to correct the “dehumanization of African American children.” This book explains how to get African American boys onto the pathway to becoming strong, committed, and responsible African American men
Developing Positive Self-images & Discipline in Black Children (1984) In this book, Dr. Jawanaza Kunjufu offers an alternative approach to educating African American children, and the lack of discipline, motivation, positive self-images, curiosity, and enthusiasm of Black children in the educational system.
To be Popular or Smart: The Black Peer Group (1988) Provides information on the ways in which peer groups impact African American children, and how they can be utilized to reinforce academic achievement.
Understanding Black Male Learning Styles (2011) Offers insight on possible in-class and out of classroom strategies on how to reach black males more effectively. Approaches to tackling the behavioral and educational issues within Black males are outlined here as well.
Publications edit
There is Nothing Wrong with Black Students, Faith Nuggets To Live By, Motivating Black Youth to Work, What is the Role of Teens in your Church, Reducing the Black Male Dropout Rate, An African Centered Response to Ruby Payne’s Poverty Theory, 200 Plus Educational Strategies to Teach Black Children, Keeping Black Boys out of Special Education, Developing Strong Black Male Ministries, Hip Hop Street Curriculum: Keeping it Real, Solutions for Black America, Black Students Middle-Class Teachers, Satan, I’m Taking Back My Health!, State of Emergency: We Must Save African American Males, Restoring the Village, Values, and Commitment: Solutions for the Black Family, Good Brothers Looking for Good Sisters, The Power, Passion and Pain of Black Love, Black Economics: Solutions for Economic and Community Empowerment (Second Edition), Critical Issues in Educating African American Youth, Children are the Reward of Life, Sankofa: Stories of Power, Hope, and Joy, Black College Student Survival Guide, Hip-Hop vs. MAAT: A Psycho/Social Analysis of Values, Adam! Where are You? Why Most Black Men Don’t Go to Church, Motivating and Preparing Black Youth for Success, Great Negroes Past and Present Volume II, Lessons from History: A Celebration in Blackness Elementary and Advanced Editions
References edit
Kunjufu, J. (n.d.). Jawanza Kunjufu. Retrieved from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/literature-and-arts/journalism-and-publishing-biographies/jawanza-kunjufu
Kunjufu, J. (n.d.). Jawanza Kunjufu. Retrieved from JRank Biography: https://biography.jrank.org/pages/2526/Kunjufu-Jawanza.html
Kunjufu, J. (n.d.). Jawanza Kunjufu. Retrieved from APB Speakers: https://www.apbspeakers.com/speaker/jawanza-kunjufu/
Kunjufu, J. (n.d.). Developing Positive Self-Images and Discipline in Black Children (Paperback). Retrieved from Alkebulan Images: https://www.alkebulanimages.com/shop/books/developing-positive-self-images-and-discipline-in-black-children-paperback/9780913543016/
Kunjufu, J. (2006). The Role of Positive Self-Images and Discipline in Black Children's Academic Achievement. The Journal of Negro Education, 81(2), 175-185. doi:10.7709/jnegroeducation.81.2.0175 Retrieved from https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/10.7709/jnegroeducation.81.2.0175.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3A13a26402a4d6ddb49632969537bdac2b&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_phrase_search%2Fcontrol&origin=&initiator=search-results&acceptTC=1
Kunjufu, J. (n.d.). Jawanza Kunjufu and the Science of Teaching Black Boys: What Works and What's Wrong. Retrieved from Moguldom: https://moguldom.com/431387/jawanza-kunjufu-and-the-science-of-teaching-black-boys-what-works-and-whats-wrong/