Changing From Boys to Men: The Importance of Mentoring African American Boys Contributor(s): Ferguson, Eric T. (Author), Lee, Albert (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 0692728805 ISBN-13: 9780692728802 Publisher: Kingdom Builders Publications OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Paranormal & Supernatural - Juvenile Nonfiction | Boys & Men |
Physical Information: 0.15" H x 5.06" W x 7.81" (0.18 lbs) 54 pages |
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Publisher Description: Changing from Boys to Men: The Importance of Mentoring African American Boys is a short guide that deals with the subject of mentoring in a time in our history in which boys of color are targeted, categorized as "at risk", are dying more frequently at the hands of those who view them as threats to our society, and even more sadly dying at the hands of each other. The book's navigates through six principles of mentoring as it relates to the role of Black men who have the power to help mold these boys into men.
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Contributor Bio(s): Ferguson, Eric T.: - Eric T. Ferguson is a native of Cross, S.C., and a 1994 graduate of Cross High School. Eric graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1999 and from Webster University in 2009 with a MBA in Human Resources Management. Ferguson began mentoring in 2005 with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia, and has been matched with his mentee ever since, while mentoring several other youth and young adults. Eric has served as a panelist on numerous community forums on the importance of saving and mentoring young African-American males, and is passionate about developing young men today so that they will be positive contributors to our society tomorrow. As a Human Resources professional, Eric is driven by the opportunity to aide in the development of our youth so that they are prepared for the workplace that awaits them. |