This book is intended to empower our boys, our men, and the women who love them. It explores the fundamental principles to rebuild, reconcile, and restore the lives of boys and men, who are faced with the repercussions of race. My Brother's Keeper, unveils the quest to discover one's identity, in a world of inequities. My Brother's Keeper includes: - Six building blocks for boys to become men. - Redefining manhood and masculinity. - Steps to implement President Barack Obama's My Brother's Keeper initiative. - Raising and teaching boys, in an age of temptation and mass incarceration. - Dr. Eddie Connor's personal journey, of overcoming life-threatening obstacles. - The connection between hip-hop and education. - Creating avenues for Black/Hispanic male success, in schools and communities. - How to use literacy to motivate reluctant learners. - Strategies to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline. - Pursuing your purpose and contributing to your community. DR. EDDIE M. CONNOR, JR. is a College Professor, International Speaker, and Founder of the literacy/mentoring program, Boys 2 Books. As a survivor of stage four cancer, he is a bestselling selling author of six books, including "Unwrap The Gift In You" and "Heal Your Heart." Dr. Connor has been featured on BET, CBS, FOX News, NBC, The Steve Harvey TV Show, and many other media outlets. He speaks extensively on the subjects of education, leadership, overcoming obstacles, and maximizing your purpose. Dr. Connor grew up in Kingston, Jamaica and is a proud resident of Detroit, Michigan.