Real Role Models: Successful African Americans Beyond Pop Culture

by Louis Harrison, Joah Spearman, Louis Jr Harrison, et al.

Book Overview

All young people need good role models, and black youth especially need positive and real examples beyond the famous and wealthy people they see on SportsCenter highlights and MTV Cribs. While success as a celebrity athlete or entertainer may seem like an achievable dream, the reality is that young African Americans have a much greater chance of succeeding in the professions through education and hard work-and a mentor to show them...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292718322
• ISBN13: 9780292718326
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"