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Originally posted by Eclipse
You know this is actually not suprising. Nate McCall (I think that's his name, ---> Looking for clarification from our resident journalist and name trivia queen, SteelTrap) wrote in his book "Make me Wanna Hollar" about the dual world professional AAs often live in, especially when we are the ones that "done good" and are the shining examples in our family. I know a LOT of good, decent, Christian, professional, etc. Black folks that have that one (or 2 or 3) relative that is in jail, on drugs, etc. As a matter of fact, Nate's brother, if I remember correctly is in jail for murder.
Sad situation....I hope JC is supportive of his brother (while holding him accountable)
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It is Nathan McCall, Eclipse.
I have Make Me Wanna Holler, and McCall makes very salient points about the fact that many of us do have relatives with issues and the pressure that "shining examples" face.