The conscious mainstream attitudes about Black men in America are frequently embedded in stereotypes of crime, moral deficiencies and a host of distorted viewpoints. Mainstream media has flooded our minds with images of young, middle age and older black men entrapped in systems of structural oppression that has not afforded them with some of the options that their non-black counterparts have. It is crucial that the true narratives of Black men be told and that these narratives are viewed from a biopsychosocial lens to better appreciate the lived experiences and the transformations associated. In this book, God Made Man, Rykeem Hunter holds that crucial discussion. He speaks of a boy, a man, growing into a godly man with a love for God that sets him apart from the rest of the males in the world. He is transparent in his discourse and speaks on the hidden factors that instigate a struggle between the flesh and spirit man, with reflective inquiry to help his readers address these struggles.
I have had the honor of witnessing the transformation of this inspiring author from boy to man, from trials to triumphs and most importantly from sin to salvation. Rykeem is bold, brazen, and transparent in his discussion of the Black Man's Plight in America. As a born again believer, he relies on biblical scripture and his experience as a Black Man to shed light on historical, social, and environmental factors that have served as hardships and stuck points for his generation. God Made Man is a timely book that highlights the critical role of the black man and the need for righteous black men. Rykeem boldly declares that slavery has ended, and makes a call for the Black Millennial man to RISE UP! I am delighted and honored to recommend this book as it offers real testimony to the wondrous working power of God. Allow Rykeem Hunter, a father, a son, a husband, an author, a preacher and above all a GOD MADE MAN, guide you through a transparent reflection of growth, and transformation.
RISE UP BLACK MAN RISE UP!
Dr. Tonya C. Phillips
