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A Matter of Life and Death: Why Black Men Must Save Black Boys in America s Public Schools sheds light on the cycle of failures in traditional school systems perpetuated on Black male children and youth. In this unique collection of essays, Black male educators from diverse backgrounds share their personal struggles and triumphs growing up in a society that propagates Black male inferiority. Through storytelling and honest confession, we are faced with the reality that Black boys today continue to wrestle with the inevitable results - when education is used as a weapon for social marginalization. Nevertheless, out of a myriad of challenges, there remains hope! Take a journey with the authors and discover new ways to turn the tide. These essays serve as a call to action a call for Black men to step up and a call for the broader community to wake up and do the work necessary to save America s children.