Chasing the Artificial Rainbow: "Defining Your Moment" - A Platform for African American Success

This book is intended to be a resource for African American students and supporters that envision a brighter future for them. This book offers insight into the psyche of our youth and what it takes to transform their thinking in a more positive and productive manner. Chasing the Artificial Rainbow has been written specifically to help minority students understand the importance of a quality education and why making sound decisions, and being of service is necessary. The book takes the guess work out of selecting colleges to best meet an individuals’ need. The book takes into account the sociological, psychological, humanistic, cultural, and monetary factors which influence the emotional and physical state of African American students. The book contains educational research, student testimonies, student athlete’s case studies and a inspirational message intertwined with feasible solutions to overcome the great challenges of our time. The objective of this book is to help build strong communities, by building stronger individuals.