The author cites examples of exploitation of the Black Community by researchers and proposes strategies for its elimination. (RWP)

General review of research on racial relations and counseling process. It was found that black clients preferred black counselors and that race of counselor had effect on outcome while experience did not. Studies have concluded that traditional counseling processes are ineffective with black clients and recommend more action oriented approaches.…

This article presents a sample of the kinds of things that can be done in group work with blacks seeking to advance the fight for freedom and dignity. These techniques are a practical extension of the prophetic wisdom of the black artist, coupled with the expressive styles of black people. (Author)

After reviewing the literature concerning black students, author states that latter face serious financial, racial, academic and emotional problems in universities. Factors like self-concept, stress, race, culture, learning, values and socioeconomic background have been used to explain these difficulties. Author integrating above factors, presents…

This interview with Haki Madhubuti focuses on black consciousness. This is viewed as necessary for the black child's healthy self image and as providing identity, purpose and direction. The black aesthetic is viewed as a means of defining and transmitting black consciousness. The notion of community self-determination is discussed. (NG)

The therapeutic and educational advantages of studying black art forms and expressions have largely been ignored. The black experience, as expressed in their art, should be a vital educational and counseling tool for helping blacks suffering from emotional maladjustment and educational disadvantages. (NG)

This is an interview with Joseph Walker, black playwright. He attempts to reflect back to the black community their experience in a white controlled world. In this interview, he discusses his views of the black experience, the pressures on man-woman relationships, and the role of black psychiatry. (NG)

The authors of this article see the black aesthetic largely in terms of the affective component. Emotional oneness which is foreign to the white world view is the means by which the black man can achieve optimal mental health and development. The therapeutic implications of the black aesthetic are outlined. (NG)