THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES: : LIVING IN THE HOOD

THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES: LIVING IN THE HOOD A DRUG PREVENTION & CULTURAL AWARENESS WORKBOOK for youths aged 7 - 15 yrs. and families.

A cultural workbook written and developed to help youth address the societal problems of drugs and gangs. This workbook offers a hands on approach to understanding the importance of the African American culture, past, present and future in the battle of keeping negative forces from destroying the community.

A Holistic approach to teaching, researching and learning effective solutions to problems.

The Living in the Hood Workbook grants youth the opportunity to examine drug and gang prevention from a culturally enriched perspective, while teaching them through activities addressing the following:

self-esteem

decision making

family

false advertising of alcohol and other drugs

coping

respect and responsibility

purpose

minority business and entrepreneurs

education

cooperation and collective work

communication

historical cultural creativity

faith

excellent Kwanzaa material.

A guide for schools, churches and community centers.

This book is based on the NGUZO SABA principles, detailing how GOOD FRIENDS work together to enhance their knowledge about the African American culture; and how they utilize that information to keep their neighborhood drug and gang free 365 days a year.