In a time when conversations around equity, justice, education, and community well-being continue to shape the national landscape, Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson’s new book, From Endangered to Empowered: Solutions for Thriving in America and the Changing World, delivers a powerful and practical roadmap for change.

Blending personal insight, decades of leadership experience, research, and community-based solutions, Dr. Johnson addresses some of the most pressing issues facing Black men, boys, and families today. The book is designed for educators, policymakers, parents, mentoring organizations, faith leaders, fatherhood practitioners, and community empowerment specialists seeking meaningful and sustainable solutions.

At the heart of the book is a simple but transformative message: what has been endangered can rise again.

Using the metaphor of the bald eagle — once endangered but now restored as a symbol of strength and resilience — Dr. Johnson proposes the possibility of change when communities are supported, and systemic barriers are addressed with intention and compassion.

“Empowerment is not just about individual success,” says Dr. Johnson. “It’s about creating systems, opportunities, and communities where Black boys and men can thrive academically, economically, emotionally, and spiritually.”

From Endangered to Empowered is both a reflection and a practical guide for creating lasting transformation. It speaks directly to the urgent need for stronger educational systems, healthier families, restorative justice, and economic opportunity while offering hope grounded in actionable solutions.

For readers seeking a thoughtful, community-centered vision for change, Dr. Johnson’s message is clear: empowerment begins when individuals and institutions commit to restoring dignity, investing in people, and building systems rooted in equity and humanity.

About the Author

Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson, Ph.D., is the President and CEO of the National Partnership for Community Leadership (NPCL), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families, promoting responsible fatherhood, and advancing community leadership.

Since founding NPCL in 1996, Dr. Johnson has become one of the nation’s leading voices in the fatherhood and family well-being movement. His advocacy helped lead to the passage of the first national fatherhood legislation in Congress, the Fathers Count Bill of 1999, which established the foundation for federally funded fatherhood programs.

Dr. Johnson is also the author of several influential works and curricula, including Your Journey to Co-Parenting and Cornerstones of Responsible Fatherhood. His work has been featured in national media outlets such as The Washington Post, and he has appeared on C-SPAN, radio programs, and podcasts discussing fatherhood, education, equity, and community leadership.

His contributions have earned more than 100 awards and honors, including the prestigious President Biden Lifetime Achievement Award.

Availability

From Endangered to Empowered: Solutions for Thriving in America and the Changing World is available now on Amazon and NPCL.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0GMHZ54D8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1Y53T3O3Q25L8&psc=1
Website: https://www.npclfathersandfamilies.org/