Young Black Boy, you are a king!
Young Black Boy is a book filled with positive affirmations for black and brown boys everywhere. It was written as a letter from a black man, inner city teacher, community advocate and father to black boys. The poetic prose celebrate the possibilities for their lives while empowering black boys to take agency over their own future.
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ABOUT AUTHOR
My name is Eugene Banks. I was born and raised in Washington DC. I attended undergrad at the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University where I obtained my Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and also became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. I later received my Masters in Education at the RELAY School of Education. I am currently a 4th Grade Math and Science Teacher at Ketcham Elementary in SE Washington DC. I am also the Co-Founder of a nonprofit organization called Competitive By Nature. My passion lies in God, spending time with my family, fitness, serving the community, education, and uplifting the next generation.
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“Young Black Boy is an important and timeless work of love for our sons that is needed today and every day!”
—Rae Chesny, Award-winning Social Education Expert
A word from Author Eugene Banks
Seeing the footage of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd’s murders really did something to my mental. I found myself randomly having emotional moments. I developed a lot of anger and frustration. I knew if I was having these strong feelings, I could only imagine what my students were feeling especially my Black Boys.
I found myself really having the urge to speak life, love, and positivity into my son and my students in every possible moment. Then a thought came to my mind. I wanted to figure out a way to speak positivity into Black and Brown boys all around the world. With that thought, the children’s book Young Black Boy was created. I’m so excited for you all to see this project!