THE BOOKS
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UNLOCK, Volume One
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Harry Saffold Jr. is the creator of UNLOCK , a series of short stories geared to educate the youth and their parents on the dangers of gangs, drugs, gun violence, domestic violence, bullying, etc. Life for harry was of the norm, until age 10, he was sexually abused by an older cousin and neighbor. After experiencing sexual abuse at age ten, Saffold found himself on a troublesome path, moving through life with the intent to prove that he would no longer be a victim.
Such tactics placed Saffold at odds with his immediate family, school officials, the community, and law enforcement, soon landing him in prison for 12 1/2 years.
Today, Saffold leads a quiet life, but renders advice to the youth, their parents, and administrators at youth facilities through speaking engagements, film, and writing.
Life is full of challenges, and the information we attain and apply allows us to go through, not untouched, but with results that are rewarding. For this reason, Saffold devotes time and creativity to tell stories that empower, educate, and lead In awareness, something we all need.
When Black Boys
Are Left In The Dark
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An autobiography that chronicles the trials and triumphs Harry Saffold Jr faced in his quest to enter the industry as a writer. After experiencing sexual abuse at age ten Saffold wrestled with self-esteem, being bullied, suicide and later embarked on a wild path that eventually landed him in prison for 12 1/2 years. Through spiritual development and persistence, Saffold went on to become a filmmaker, author, artist, and motivational speaker.
Had Black Girls Been Family Orientated
Volume One
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Had Black Girls Been Family Orientated paints a vivid picture of the various dilemmas many African – American women face later in life. You know those single, broken, widowed, and married women who face everyday decision making that affects them and/or the families they love. However, what makes life the more challenging is that upon arriving to adulthood and entering the dating scene, many of them are disappointed to find that everything their loving grandmammas, mommas, and favorite aunties passed on to them was not always accurate. For God has not put every marriage together, and because a man has been working since he was eleven years old, has a good job, and can lay the foundation to her home plus throw up the four walls to it does not mean he will connect with her, nurture her, love her as she deserves, and crown her as the queen of it. In addition, this volume of short stories reveal that perhaps there were topics that should have been discussed among African – American girls and the women who raised them but went untouched.
December Valley
A Black Man's Quest For Love
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Most love stories depict the ambitious young man willing to climb any mountain, cross any river, and dip within the depths of the earth to win the heart of the young lady that captured his eye at first sight. While such plots are warm and may even cause goose bumps to rise, December Valley broadens the scope of love and uniquely paints a vivid picture of Brian, a hardworking African – American who has no children of his own, but wholeheartedly embraces Alicia’s teenage children Marcus and Bree as if they were his own. Unfortunately, in spite efforts of grooming Marcus into a reliable young man with good mannerism, and playing an active role in Bree’s life with hopes that she will go on to become a respectable young lady, Brian’s
disciplinary views are often times depicted as pessimistic. For the love he has for Alicia, Brian endures all that comes with her, including her defiant children.
Freedom Rhymers
Black Ink Matters
Freedom of speech is a part of the American fabric; however, we know all too well that with such liberties backlashes are always possible.
St. Lewis is a reporter for the I85 News during the day, and MC by night performing in some of Atlanta’s hottest nightclubs aside DZ, (pronounced disease), who together make up the hip hop duo ‘Black Tree’.
After assigned to cover a controversial story for I85 News which causes a disturbance among African – American women in metro-Atlanta, one person of interest comes to mind. That person, Jeff Kilpatrick. However; because of whom his family is and who they are in the world of law and order, Jeff is crowned with immunity. But a smoking gun compels St. Lewis to dig deeper into Jeff’s full identify in spite Editor-in-chief Thomas insisting that he stand down.
From the Dimly Lit Corner
Although poetic, Jill learns that it's one thing to experience abuse in toxic relationships, but is gravely dangerous to pen it and utter it before her followers during open mic sessions. Jill learns that speaking on her abuse in a poetic fashion may perpetuate her fate and serve as more harm than she realized. Will Jill change her thought process and penmanship so that she utters power in her life rather than death?