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Nov. 29, 2004 o my people: Is there any hope for our generation? From the actions displayed in the past week back unto the last decade. Let me ask again; Is there any hope for this generation. Hope for a generation whose goals and ethics are based on the opulence of clothing, cars, money and sex. Is it any hope for a generation where teens seem more worried about what message rappers relay than newsreporters. Or are we just blind? Blind to the fact that we are considered (from other races) to have a very tenuous connection between ethics, integrity, & morality. Are we blind to the fact that 40% of homicides in the nation (in which the perpetrator was identified) were committed by African - Americans. Or that 40% of homicide victims were African - Americans (proving that the greatest threat to the black man - is another black man). What is wrong with our generation that we commend the act of fratricide, when we only make up 6% of the nations population. Are we blind to the fact that out of all the children born into wed-lock. Black females aged 15 - 19 make up 92.4 % of those births. Don't we care that it is hard for Caucasians not to view young black teens as statistics. Or that we are only good for playing sports and being musical artist. PEOPLE DON'T WE CARE? It seems not. And that's what still brings me back to the question "Is there any hope for the young African - American generation". Some answer yes and some say no. My answer is yes! The hope for this young generation begins in the homes where we reside. But how can we tell when the parents at home is an average of fifteen to sixteen years older than their offspring. I commend the conservative parents who believe in the indoctrination and discipline of their children. However, I deride the parents who raise their children with such negligence. It is totally unacceptable. However, we as black teens have a sonorous duty and obligation to continue black heritage and progress. Not regress. If the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was still living and he saw how we conducted ourselves what would think? What would he say? Because I'm sure he would care. But why does it seem that now whenever an articulate person conveys their thoughts. We talk, complain, and harbor ourselves in ignorance. Why (at first) did we criticize Dr. Bill Cosby for his remarks about the black youth? It seems that we have become so arrogant, commodious, & contented with hearing the beguile stories and lyrics from our music. That we find it irreverent when we are presented with the truth. We have to understand that correction isn't punishment, but something that will help us out in life. When it is offered we need to take the helping hand from others. So that we may collectively advance together as a black people. Lets ask ourselves what is going on? What am I going to do with my life? What do I wanna do with my life? But most important Who am I. I beseech young African-Americans over the country to step up, and leave your constructive mark in history. So when people ask "Is there any hope for the next young African-American generation"? You can reply Yes, I am. ------------ About the author: Gerald Walker is 17 year old African American Republican male. Interested in the activity of the black community and the truth of Liberal politicians. Email: gjwalker291@yahoo.com Tell a friend about this site! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com and are not allowed to be posted on other websites. ARTICLE THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED! |
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