How does a community solve a problem if no one in authority acknowledges that the problem exists? I am referring to the murder of Denver Bronco football player Darrent Williams. It seems apparent that it was gang-related. But no one in authority acknowledges that we have gang activity in Denver, so how could it be gang-related? Furthermore, it is not politically correct to talk about the negative effects of the hip hop and gangsta rap culture on young black Americans. Look how Bill Cosby has been criticized for daring to raise questions about priorities. And, are we surprised to learn that he was raised by his grandmother? Can we talk about the fact that many black children are being raised without a father? No? Okay, sorry. But the fact remains: not asking questions, not confronting issues, not acknowledging problems is the prescription for not solving problems.
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