The Developmental Psychology of the Black Child and Professor Amos Wilson hold an unassailable position in the field of black psychology. Conceived 40+ years ago, this Wilsonian classic offers to a new generation, both lay and professional, sterling insights into understanding the black child; focus that scrutinizes familial interactions together with parental responsibilities, local and national environmental factors, educators, as well as national dynamics. He keenly examines the milieu black children are born into and are expected to strive in.