The author makes strong points. I haven’t read the book, so I cannot determine if he ever actually talked to people in the Black community or is doing data analysis a.one. He may have talked to Black Conservatives like Robert Woodson or members of his organization. One possible flaw that may exist is that he lays the blame on the Left. He feels the Left refuses to address problems originating within the Black community. The problem with this framework is that in the Black community are familiar who Leftist Afrocentric organizations that openly criticize the Black community.
These Leftist organizations note that Black children are being raised by grandparents because some Black parents are either unmarried or are dealing with personal issues. The Black Leftists note importance of marriage. They are rational enough to realize that Black women outnumber Black men in the community by 3-6 to one. Leftists stress the need for placing children on a schedule and not varying unless there is an unusual event.
The problem is that the author comes down from on high to discussion solutions that are already being applied across the nation. The effect is that this comes across as Ice Cube taking about his plan for Black America. Ice Cube could not tell you what went before and whether it worked. I look forward to reading the book. I am pessimistic that things will change. The author focuses on the failures of the Left. He slides the fact that Republicans would not fund what he proposes as an afterthought. I’m sure the book will provide aid and comfort to Conservatives. Because neither side of the aisle is serious, the problem will remain with us.
The only hope may be the Black Leftists who are actually doing the work. Robert Woodson was able to join forces with Vernon Jordan, Ron Conyers, Barbara Jordan, Ron Brown and others, the proposed programs to directly fund community groups met strong opposition and failed. Both some Black Leftists and some Black Conservatives can work together. This can only happen if the failures of both sides are recognized. Involvement of the Black community will be of utmost importance. A new organization may be required. Conservatives are not trusted.
The author makes strong points. I haven’t read the book, so I cannot determine if he ever actually talked to people in the Black community or is doing data analysis a.one. He may have talked to Black Conservatives like Robert Woodson or members of his organization. One possible flaw that may exist is that he lays the blame on the Left. He feels the Left refuses to address problems originating within the Black community. The problem with this framework is that in the Black community are familiar who Leftist Afrocentric organizations that openly criticize the Black community.
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These Leftist organizations note that Black children are being raised by grandparents because some Black parents are either unmarried or are dealing with personal issues. The Black Leftists note importance of marriage. They are rational enough to realize that Black women outnumber Black men in the community by 3-6 to one. Leftists stress the need for placing children on a schedule and not varying unless there is an unusual event.
The problem is that the author comes down from on high to discussion solutions that are already being applied across the nation. The effect is that this comes across as Ice Cube taking about his plan for Black America. Ice Cube could not tell you what went before and whether it worked. I look forward to reading the book. I am pessimistic that things will change. The author focuses on the failures of the Left. He slides the fact that Republicans would not fund what he proposes as an afterthought. I’m sure the book will provide aid and comfort to Conservatives. Because neither side of the aisle is serious, the problem will remain with us.
The only hope may be the Black Leftists who are actually doing the work. Robert Woodson was able to join forces with Vernon Jordan, Ron Conyers, Barbara Jordan, Ron Brown and others, the proposed programs to directly fund community groups met strong opposition and failed. Both some Black Leftists and some Black Conservatives can work together. This can only happen if the failures of both sides are recognized. Involvement of the Black community will be of utmost importance. A new organization may be required. Conservatives are not trusted.
Robert Woodson failed
https://www.themarshallproject.org/2015/02/25/the-missed-opportunity-of-robert-woodson