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Wanna Hide Something From a N*gga, Put It In a Book
This is about us!
I, D. Haynes The Author, wrote a book for and about US, the Black community, and the title of this book is
Wanna Hide Something from a N*gga, Put It In a Book.
And that's exactly what I did. I gathered the things that they wanna hide from a "n*gga," and I put it in a book.
This book is a self-help book for the Black community.
I have to admit that I didn't exactly come up with the title. It is a phrase that I heard growing up in the Black community on several different occasions. This book, and ultimately the entire company, is the result of the sad truth that this phrase is still relevant today. There are always exceptions to the rule; but generally speaking, our children's reading and writing levels are low.
Our ancestors fought and died to learn how to read and write in secrecy, despite the dangers if they got caught. It was illegal for Blacks to know how to read and write. Yet, our ancestors relentlessly strived for the opportunity.
Because of their sacrifices, we have the opportunity to read and write today. Thanks to technology, we have books and information literally at our fingertips. Our opportunity is now.
My goal as a writer, and ultimately as a business, is to stand as a resource to the Black community.
We will continue to take advantage of the opportunities we have now, as we continue to create new ones for ourselves and others.
I, D. Haynes The Author, wrote a book for and about US, the Black community, and the title of this book is
Wanna Hide Something from a N*gga, Put It In a Book.
And that's exactly what I did. I gathered the things that they wanna hide from a "n*gga," and I put it in a book.
This book is a self-help book for the Black community.
I have to admit that I didn't exactly come up with the title. It is a phrase that I heard growing up in the Black community on several different occasions. This book, and ultimately the entire company, is the result of the sad truth that this phrase is still relevant today. There are always exceptions to the rule; but generally speaking, our children's reading and writing levels are low.
Our ancestors fought and died to learn how to read and write in secrecy, despite the dangers if they got caught. It was illegal for Blacks to know how to read and write. Yet, our ancestors relentlessly strived for the opportunity.
Because of their sacrifices, we have the opportunity to read and write today. Thanks to technology, we have books and information literally at our fingertips. Our opportunity is now.
My goal as a writer, and ultimately as a business, is to stand as a resource to the Black community.
We will continue to take advantage of the opportunities we have now, as we continue to create new ones for ourselves and others.
207 pages, Paperback
Published April 1, 2017
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126 people want to read
About the author
D. Haynes
1 book7 followersD. Haynes The Author
D. Haynes is an author, activist, entrepreneur, and ambassador for reading and self-education.
Growing up an African-American male in Inglewood, Ca., D. Haynes knows far too well the many dangers and roadblocks placed in our communities.
Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and minoring in Business Administration, D. Haynes grew to understand the psychological damage and need in our communities.
Coming from a big southern family from Mississippi and receiving plenty of love and support, D. Haynes focuses on building our communities into families. He has a deep and genuine passion for promoting growth through self-empowerment, literacy and literary efforts, and the power of knowledge.
With hopes of building our communities with better books and better businesses, D. Haynes is available for speaking engagements, panel discussions, and working with the Black youth.
D. Haynes is an author, activist, entrepreneur, and ambassador for reading and self-education.
Growing up an African-American male in Inglewood, Ca., D. Haynes knows far too well the many dangers and roadblocks placed in our communities.
Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and minoring in Business Administration, D. Haynes grew to understand the psychological damage and need in our communities.
Coming from a big southern family from Mississippi and receiving plenty of love and support, D. Haynes focuses on building our communities into families. He has a deep and genuine passion for promoting growth through self-empowerment, literacy and literary efforts, and the power of knowledge.
With hopes of building our communities with better books and better businesses, D. Haynes is available for speaking engagements, panel discussions, and working with the Black youth.
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April 10, 2018
In his book titled Wanna Hide Something From a N*gga Put It In a Book, D. Haynes The Author delivers a phenomenal dish of fortifying wisdom that completely satisfied my craving for black history.
Brilliantly written, this book contains page after page of the black experience that has been both conveniently and intentionally left out and erased from society’s history books. D. Haynes The Author states, “This book is about us! This is a self-help book for the black community.” And l can honestly say, he has delivered what he has promised. He left no stone unturned when he penned this book.
In it, he covers a wide range of topics including history, education, finances, sports, self love plus so much more. Although the book is filled with a lot of facts it was never boring. I could feel the author’s passion with each word I read. He eloquently pulled me into his world of knowledge and sparked a flame that took me on a quest for even more knowledge and truth.
Not new to African American history, l previously learned some of what was written in this book in my African American Studies courses while in college. However, that was many years ago. And to be honest, l simply forgot some of it. Therefore, this book was great for refreshing my memory. I found myself excited to read each new chapter because l knew it would be filled with more accurate, concise and empowering wisdom.
I am already an extremely proud black woman! Yet for me, reading this book served as added confirmation that l come from a lineage of bad ass ancestry! By the time l completed the book l could hear the lyrics, “SAY IT LOUD, I’M BLACK AND I’M PROUD✊🏽!” playing continuously in my head.
I fell in love with the book’s title at first glance. However, after completing the book l now recognize just how ironic, fitting and appropriate the title truly is.
Overall, this is an excellent book. Whether you have young children, teens or young adults in your home, this book should be required reading and added to your personal library. For it is an excellent introduction to African American history.
Brilliantly written, this book contains page after page of the black experience that has been both conveniently and intentionally left out and erased from society’s history books. D. Haynes The Author states, “This book is about us! This is a self-help book for the black community.” And l can honestly say, he has delivered what he has promised. He left no stone unturned when he penned this book.
In it, he covers a wide range of topics including history, education, finances, sports, self love plus so much more. Although the book is filled with a lot of facts it was never boring. I could feel the author’s passion with each word I read. He eloquently pulled me into his world of knowledge and sparked a flame that took me on a quest for even more knowledge and truth.
Not new to African American history, l previously learned some of what was written in this book in my African American Studies courses while in college. However, that was many years ago. And to be honest, l simply forgot some of it. Therefore, this book was great for refreshing my memory. I found myself excited to read each new chapter because l knew it would be filled with more accurate, concise and empowering wisdom.
I am already an extremely proud black woman! Yet for me, reading this book served as added confirmation that l come from a lineage of bad ass ancestry! By the time l completed the book l could hear the lyrics, “SAY IT LOUD, I’M BLACK AND I’M PROUD✊🏽!” playing continuously in my head.
I fell in love with the book’s title at first glance. However, after completing the book l now recognize just how ironic, fitting and appropriate the title truly is.
Overall, this is an excellent book. Whether you have young children, teens or young adults in your home, this book should be required reading and added to your personal library. For it is an excellent introduction to African American history.
July 19, 2018
This book is equally informative and insightful as it is empowering. D. Haynes did an excellent job at not only providing extensive facts but using language that can appeal to adults and the youth. Even though this is a black self-help book with the target audience being the black community, this is a book that everyone can and should read.
July 16, 2018
This book is absolutely amazing! It is inciteful, informative, spiritual, and direct to the matter at heart. I highly recommend and support this young author.
November 17, 2019
Speaking from someone outside of the African American community, this book was very informative and insightful to the many challenges that this community has had to endure throughout history. The information that the author speaks about is not only relevant to the targeted audience but to other minority groups that may have experienced similar situations in their lives. While reading this book, you can sense the passion the author has for the topic which always makes for an excellent read when trying to see the perspective of another individual. I found the book to be more than just informational but to also be inspirational for the younger generations to come. Kick ass read and kick ass book title!
July 31, 2018
This book gets your attention from the title and keeps you engaged to the very end. It's a phrase I've heard all my life and the author tackles some raw and uneasy truths we are facing as a community. I highly recommend this book and I am looking forward to the next book from d Haynes.
February 15, 2022
I extracted this passage from a webpage titled, "Why I cannot support the quote, the best way to hide something black people put it in a book".
At one point in history, the pure ability to read and write were indicators of literacy in the United States. Early surveys focused on census reports of fundamental reading and writing skills. In 1979, about 1 percent of residents 14 years and over were considered illiterate (National Center for Education Statistics, 2018). The percentage of Black Americans considered literate increased from 20 percent in 1870 to about 92 percent in 1979. Surveys considered basic elements of reading and writing, and advances in primary education in the United States somehow reduced the literacy gap between White/European Americans and Black/African Americans; 80 percent of White/European Americans were considered literate in 1870 and, by 1979, that number increased to about 99 percent. If we were to do the math regarding progress, then we can hypothesize there was an upsurge in literacy among Black people in the United States that surpassed growth rate of White/European Americans
At one point in history, the pure ability to read and write were indicators of literacy in the United States. Early surveys focused on census reports of fundamental reading and writing skills. In 1979, about 1 percent of residents 14 years and over were considered illiterate (National Center for Education Statistics, 2018). The percentage of Black Americans considered literate increased from 20 percent in 1870 to about 92 percent in 1979. Surveys considered basic elements of reading and writing, and advances in primary education in the United States somehow reduced the literacy gap between White/European Americans and Black/African Americans; 80 percent of White/European Americans were considered literate in 1870 and, by 1979, that number increased to about 99 percent. If we were to do the math regarding progress, then we can hypothesize there was an upsurge in literacy among Black people in the United States that surpassed growth rate of White/European Americans
July 11, 2019
Thank you @dhaynestheauthor for providing me a copy of your book in exchange for my honest opinion.
🙏🏿✍🏿Please, please, please don’t let the title of this book deter you from receiving the message on each page.
I considered myself a “seasoned” black history/civil rights/Jim crow era/ pseudo-historian. I know enough to keep me in hot water. So the information in this book was a review for me. To name a few things discussed on each page - the author highlights black inventors, ancient civilizations and even the Black Lives Matter Movement. The book is labeled as self help which I’m assuming is because it teaches about black history on a surface level. Kind of like Black History 101. You get that solid introduction and it sets you up for the next “class” which dives in deeper.
If you are well versed in this topic then this book may not do much for you, but I can see this being a real gem for a teenager who is learning about this for the first time or even someone from another country who needs a crash course in what it’s like being Black in America. It provides the foundation. It’s up to the reader to continue the course.
🙏🏿✍🏿Please, please, please don’t let the title of this book deter you from receiving the message on each page.
I considered myself a “seasoned” black history/civil rights/Jim crow era/ pseudo-historian. I know enough to keep me in hot water. So the information in this book was a review for me. To name a few things discussed on each page - the author highlights black inventors, ancient civilizations and even the Black Lives Matter Movement. The book is labeled as self help which I’m assuming is because it teaches about black history on a surface level. Kind of like Black History 101. You get that solid introduction and it sets you up for the next “class” which dives in deeper.
If you are well versed in this topic then this book may not do much for you, but I can see this being a real gem for a teenager who is learning about this for the first time or even someone from another country who needs a crash course in what it’s like being Black in America. It provides the foundation. It’s up to the reader to continue the course.
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