About the Book

About The Book

The Black Man in America: The Plight of Black Men and Boys in the U.S.

400 years. One message: Enough is enough.

This powerful, deeply researched book unpacks the unspoken reality that millions live daily. Dr. Okoroafor journeys through centuries of oppression, from the brutal legacy of slavery to modern-day racism, police brutality, and political neglect.

But it’s not just history. It’s now. And it demands your attention.

With moving stories, unfiltered truths, and courageous commentary, this book challenges the silence surrounding the suffering of Black men and boys, and offers a roadmap toward change, healing, and collective accountability.