Sixteen of America’s leading scholars offer an uncompromising critique of the academy from their perspective as African American men.

"This volume consists of 15 essays that address some of the most important issues black scholars face in the environment of contemporary higher education. These essays not only effectively document the root causes of an inimical environment that is reflective of bothe the structure and culture of higher learning in the US but also propose solutions that would aid in the transformation of this hostile environment into one that would more culturally and structurally reflect the heritage and identity of black scholars. The collective writings oft these scholars also fuction as one of the solutions, ie, being a council of Jegnoch (Elders) in higher education for other African Americans who are already involved or are becoming involved in higher education. The positions and propositions put forth in this work demand the attention and support of white administrators and faculty at all levels of higher learning. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels.--Choice

"This book provides an occasion to examine the complex conjuncture between the White supremacist realities of the American Academy and the often threatening presence of brilliant Black men in the Academy. This challenging book should also serve as an inspiration for a new generation of Black men deeply devoted to the life of the mind in or outside the Academy." -- From the Foreword by Cornel West.

"I believe the information provided can be useful to those who work with diverse populations in general and African American males in particular. I would recommend this book to advisors because of the insight it providea about what their student group may experience prior to and during their college careers."--The Journal of the National Academic Advising Association

Foreword: Cornel West; Preface: Lee Jones; 1. A Message From Our Elders: Lee Jones; 2. The Data Speak: No Rest For The Weary: William B. Harvey; 3. The Psychological Dilemma Of African American Academicians: Na'im Akbar; 4. One By One Or One: Africans And The Academy: Asa G. Hilliard III; 5. Examining The Pitfalls Facing African American Males: Cyrus Marcellus Ellis; 6. Equity And Excellence: Is There Room For African American Ph.D.'S? Charles Rankin; 7. Come So Far, But So Far To Go: Interview With Dr. Joseph White: Joseph White And Kamau Siwatu; 8. Understanding The Socialization Process: William H. Watkins; 9. Culture, Style And Cognition: Expanding The Boundaries Of The Learning Paradigm In The Community College: Irving Pressley McPhail; 10. The Role Of Black Colleges In Educating African American Men: An Interview With Nathan McCall: Nathan McCall And Tony Anderson; 11. Afrocentricity And The African American Male In College: Molefi Kete Asante; 12. Affective Computing: The Reverse Digital Divide: Clarence 'Skip' Ellis; 13. Visualizing The Framework For Access And Success: Democracy Demands That We Care: Frank W. Hale, Jr.; 14. From Na Ezaleli To The Jegnoch: The Force Of The African Family For Black Men In Higher Edication: Wade W. Nobles; 15. The Prerequisites For Academic Leadership: Charlie Nelms