Book excerpt: Blacker Than Me: is an eye-opening glimpse into the trials and tribulations faced by many Black Americans in today's societies. This book dives deep into the life of Jamara Washington who admittedly started his criminal career early in life, around the age of five. Through numerous prison incarcerations, Jamara discovered more than just what it takes to be a free, legal, successful businessman. He has also uncovered many unbelievable corruptions in Corporate America, our government, the Judicial system, and even the way we are programmed to think, which he says are vital to being successful in today's world as a Black man, Black American, or American.