Hmmmm, now that's a hard one.

1). We have to educate African Americans about their past. Not from slavery but from the rich history of their descendants and forefathers in Africa. With that history will come pride and with that pride will come elevated expectations of their own children and neighbors.

2). People have to learn the value of education. We teach children that you go to school to get an education, you get an education to get a good job, you get a good job to make money. However the lesson that many children are learning is that in the end it's all about the money.

The value of education is not to make more money but to better yourself. Anyone educated or not can make money. Education helps you improve your quality of living not through money or material things but through an appreciation of the world you are in.

3). Enriched opportunities must be afforded to all children. People get discouraged because they are failed by many of the programs put into place. We must support and encourage Mentor Programs, Tutoring Sessions and a variety of programs that help build up the youth and their own individual identity.

4). It takes a village to raise a child is the mentality we must assume. People tend to turn a deaf ear or a blind eye to the activities of other children, even at times their own. This can not continue if we intend to turn our lives and lifestyles around.

5). Constant reinforcement of positives is needed. Show children and parents postive images. Show them what can be done.

Can't died in the corner cuz it couldn't get up. As you tell them, show them.

I hope that answered your question. If you have any follow up questions please let me know.