Advice for parents, educators, community, and church members is provided in this guide for ensuring that African American boys grow up to be strong, committed, and responsible African American men. This book answers such questions as "Why are there more black boys in remedial and special education classes than girls?" "Why are more girls on the honour roll?" "When do African American boys see a positive black male role model?" "Is the future of black boys in the hands of their mothers and white female teachers?" and "When does a boy become a man?" The significance of rite of passage activities, including mentoring, male bonding, and spirituality, are all described.