Pass the Torch: How a Young Black Father Challenges the Deadbeat Dad Stereotype

Author:   Jamiyl Samuels ,  Msw Tracy Samuels
Publisher:   Wreac Havoc Publishing
ISBN:  

9780615484426


Pages:   400
Publication Date:   18 November 2011
Format:   Paperback
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Pass the Torch: How a Young Black Father Challenges the Deadbeat Dad Stereotype


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Disturbed by the stereotypical view of young Black men in the mainstream media, Jamiyl Samuels reflects on his own childhood as a victim of an absentee father and his current role as a father to his son. Using examples from his own life, his love of Hip Hop, and Hip Hop inspired films that touch on themes of fatherhood, Samuels shines a positive light on a controversial issue.

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Author:   Jamiyl Samuels ,  Msw Tracy Samuels
Publisher:   Wreac Havoc Publishing
Imprint:   Wreac Havoc Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.585kg
ISBN:  

9780615484426


ISBN 10:   0615484425
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   18 November 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Jamiyl Samuels has been creative writing for over 25 years. Whether it is screenwriting, making numerous contributions to entertainment magazines, blogs and websites as a freelance writer, creating poetry or song lyrics, Samuels continues to do what he loves while striving to make an impact with his work. He graduated with a Bachelors degree in English and a Masters degree in Media Arts with a concentration in screenwriting from Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York. He is the founder of W.R.E.a.C Havoc Enterprises, a company that fosters growth, creativity and education through informed written content, film, and recorded music. He is currently working on his latest novel and growing his small business online. He resides in New York with his wife and two children. Read Jamiyl's daily thoughts on his blog at www.wreachavoconline.blogspot.com or follow him on Twitter @wreachavocwritr Tracy-Ann Johnson-Samuels is a social worker with a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Rutgers University and a Masters degree in Social Work from New York University. Her educational background, training and passion for the topic led to pages of valuable research and information in this book. The plight of young Black men is very important to Tracy-Ann as they are the future fathers, husbands, and leaders of the world. It is vital that our young men are seen in a positive light and see images of themselves that are not negative. Currently the director of a highly regarded social work program, she ultimately aspires to start her own practice. She is the co-CEO of W.R.E.a.C Havoc Enterprises and plans to assist in the company's expansion into fashion and consultation.

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