Brilliant, shocking, tender, full of poetic fury, Black Youth Rising probes deep into the aching hearts of urban America's neglected young people. This book offers clear, detailed, and effective strategies for easing their dream-crushing pain and recovering a struggling generation. Shawn Ginwright's eye-opening work shows why he is one of the nation's most provocative, insightful, and healing voices. -Susan L. Taylor, Editor-in-chief Emerita, Essence Magazine, and Founder and CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement ""For those who are tired of reading about the problems and pathologies facing black youth, Shawn Ginwright has provided us with an alternative analysis and a source of hope. Black Youth Rising shows us that despite the broad array of hardships facing black youth, young people supported by caring adults can be organized and empowered to confront these challenges and to take control of their lives. Read this book if you're ready to do more than lament how bad things are and are ready to take action for change."" -Pedro A.

Noguera, Executive Director, Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, New York University.