I Am A King

Amari just wants to play with his friends and have fun! The only thing his parents want is for him to stay alive and be proud of who he is no matter what the world says. With all the upheaval in the world Amaris mom has decided its time for The Talk which African American mothers are delivering all over the world. The Talk is for sons who need to know how to conduct themselves in the face of law enforcement. Some people feel that this may be overly dramatic but most know it saves young mens lives. I Am A King opens on the night that Amaris mom decides to skip the disturbing nightly news to turn her sons bedtime into a compelling journey through the rich history of Africa and the extraordinary contributions that African Americans have made to the world. Amari is amazed at the colorful stories of Africas Kings Queens and riches which never make it into the history books. Haunted by the negative portrayal of young African American boys and men that he sees on the news Amari realizes the beauty of the untold story of African American people that will change his view of himself forever. With a new twinkle in his eye Amari realizes what all young African American boys and men need to know: I Am A King.