What We Blacks Need To Do: The First Book in a Three Book Series - Softcover

Hankins, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1434346978 ISBN 13: 9781434346971

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2007

Synopsis

This book is about the three vital components that made the Black race great. Belief in God, thurst for education and the working together of family members. These items were the rule. Today, for far too many familes, they are the exception. In the old days Blacks helped family members while they were in the cradel and gave them their last drink of water while they were on their death bed. All family members were expected to finish high school and go to college if financially possible. Practing self respect, respecting others,sharing and going to church was also required. A small number of fathers did not attend church, but they made their children go. Today image, houses, cars, clothes and other material goods have moved up the ladder of priorites. Far too many Blacks don't attend church,monitor their children's home work or communicate with family members. This book allots 5% to outlining the problems and 95% to dicussing old and new proven solutions to our many problems. This research is based on my real life experiences and suggestions from others who have confronted and some who are still dealing with these problems every day.

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About the Author

James J. Hankins is a retired vocational teacher. He had to sit in the back of the bus and suffered other types of discrimination of his generation. He graduated from an all Black high school in 1964 ,then predominantly Black N.C. A&T State University in 1971. He was a member and leader in his local branch of the NAACP for over fifty years. This is the first volume of his three volume book discussing proven solutions to the many problems facing the Black race. James J. Hankins - Age -62- This is my first book.MARTIAL STATUS: Married to the same lady for 28 years. We have one son.EDUCATION: (1-8) Catholic school - (9-12)- All Black public high school - BS Degree from NC A&T State UniversityRELIGION: Roman Catholic - Youth alter server - Usher- Finance committee memberPOLITICAL AFFILIATION: Democrat - Voting record 99%-Precinct Officer - RegistarORGANIZATIONS: Boys Scouts -Americal Federation of Teachers - RealtorMILITARY: U.S. Army - Sgt. E-5 - three years - GermanySPORTS: Played varsity football. I coached baseball, basketball and football in middle school. Coached church basketball teamPROFESSIONAL LICENSES: Teacher, Real Estate Broker and General ContractorCOMMUNITY SERVICES: Youth Vise President to adult President over a 50 year span in the New Hanover County NAACP. Tutor in the after school program.OCCUPATIONS: Vocation teacher (27 years) - Owner - J. Hankins Realty and J. Hankins Construction, Tree Farmer and Writer.OTHER: * I taught a YouthBuild group building construction. In 2007 we, with the help of a few sub-contractors built a three bed two bath house in one hundred and ten days. This was a first for this five year old program.* I served three years as a caregiver for my mother* Court appointed Guardian* Estate Administrator* Estate Executor * Mentor for students*Pledge Organ Donor*Started two scholorship fund in 2004 in the names of my late father and mother at their home church. My father was a Catholic and my mother was AME - Zion.

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1434346978
• ISBN 13: 9781434346971
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 164