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New Book "Assertive Black...Puzzled White" Addresses Black Vs. White Questions Facing America

Foreword by Kenneth B. Clark, Ph.d., Author of "Dark Ghetto"

Author - Dr. Donald Cheek

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Assertive Black...Puzzled White - A Black Perspective on Assertive Behavior by Dr. Donald Cheek is an honest, informative and timely book concerning black vs. white questions currently facing America. Cheek connects the traumatic African American Slave past, to the complex issues of the present by dealing with the psycho-historical effects of Jim Crow in America along with the "cultural residue" of segregation, prejudice and discrimination. He, like the Reverend Al Sharpton, "keeps it real" by speaking untold truths that still haunt America today. This is especially seen in the current media issues that focus on race and politics.

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As the media continues to address the cultural differences, Dr. Cheek offers up his years of research and experience compiled into a much needed book in Assertive Black...Puzzled White - A Black Perspective on Assertive Behavior. He examines the roots of differences between black and white styles, thoughts and attitude; and he compares the diversities seen in oral and written communication, as well as in child rearing, marriage, family, education, churches, peer groups, music, humor and various aspects of "surviving" or "making it".

Dr. Cheek gives just the right insight for the race issue of today -especially prevalent with an African American President and First Lady - as an assertive and complex black community is facing a puzzled and perplexed white population. An example of this is when General Stanley McChrystal saw President Obama as being intimidated, mislabeling his persona as a result of his Euro-Centric orientation.

The book will benefit every person that has ever pondered and wondered where we stand as one nation divided by the color of our skins. It is a must read for teachers, law enforcement, mental health workers, politicians, parents and those in the business of dealing with "demographic groups" and people of color.

"Probably no one person has done more to make behavioral counseling and therapy multiculturally relevant than Donald Cheek whose pioneering book shows how to use assertivness training in a culturally relevant way with African Americans. Indeed it could be argued that Dr. Cheek is the first cognitive-behavioral theorist." -- Dr. Allen E. Ivey, EdD, ABPP, Stanford University, Harvard University, Professor (Emeritus), University of Massachusetts, Amherst; President of Micotraining Associates, an educational Publishing firm and Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Cheek went from a Harlem ghetto childhood to the academic world of a university professor. In addition to his "street" credentials Dr. Cheek studied at Fordham School of Social Sciences, NY, where he received his M.S.W. and Temple University in Philadelphia where he received a Doctorate Degree in Social Psychology. Among his many positions, he served as Counselor and Professor of Social Psychology, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Vice-President of the Human Resources Institute and Lecturer in Social Psychology, Claremont Colleges and The Principal Trainer and Consultant for the United States Governors Conference on Race Relations in America. His many awards and grants include being a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Fellow and received a W. K. Kellogg Foundation Grant to provide academic exposure and vocational guidance to under-represented students. Dr. Cheek recently retired as Professor of Education, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, after 22 years of service. He is currently National Board Director Emeritus for Prison Fellowship USA founded by Chuck Colson and performs duties as an Elder at Saints Community Church.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Assertive Black...Puzzled White - A Black Perspective on Assertive Behavior
by Donald Cheek, Ph.D.
ISBN # 9780915166329
$19.00
132 Pages / Trade Paperback

INTERVIEWS

Dr. Cheek is available for television and radio interviews and can provide a first hand, open and honest expert discussion on the past and future of Black and White America.

For further information, speaking engagements, interviews or to receive a review copy, contact Dr. Donald Cheek at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling (559) 294-7675. www.doccheek.com

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