The authors conclude that using black music in the educational process aligns educational input with black culture. This approach, which extends and utilizes the spiritual dimension of black life, is consistent with the black value system and can help black learners integrate and internalize an aspect of their cultural heritage. (Author/BY)

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

In the Endicott Report a survey of businesses and industries indicated a lack of Black engineers, accountants, and graduates in business administration. The report indicated that competition is keen for Blacks talented in these fields. With the rising opportunities for Black talent, a clarification of needs and services must be projected to those…

Integrated schools, family income, and regional differences were not a factor in achievements of Black professionals. Most were educated by parents only and service rather than money was the basis of career choice. Those in helping professions should consider successful Blacks in developing a mental health model. (JAC)

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)

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)

Considers the influence of the experiences, lifestyle, and behavior and psychological patterns of Blacks which may influence the effectiveness of traditional psychotherapy. Suggests therapies which incorporate the immediate environment, raise class consciousness, focus on group solidarity, deal with racism, and promote active change. (JAC)

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)

This article focuses on picture books for preschool children that are designed to portray Black children. The author compares the portrayal of adult roles and interfamily relationships in books with Black characters with those portrayed in books that contain only White characters. (HMV)

The author contends that the important things for culturally specific counseling are intimate association with and experiencing of the culture of the client. (Author)

Interventions designed to facilitate acceptance of ethnicity as part of total identity are necessary for adequate career counseling of Black youth. Counselors must help counselees to make good decisions and promote their personal growth by closing the gaps between perceived and real opportunity structures. (Author)

This article discussess assertiveness in the Black-White encounter. The author delineates the assertive options available to Blacks, distortions in interpretation of assertive messages, and strategies for more effective and efficient assertions. (Author)

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.…