I have always stressed that while emphasis (especially in the schools) has been put on the young black male, all black males are at-risk in my opinion.
It does not matter how smart, intelligent and/or what school you have attended, the black male is at-risk. At risk by not being considered to hold certain positions throughout all walks of life and etc.
Just look at how intelligent Barack Obama is and how some did not want and still do not want him to be the President of these United States. I am so glad countless whites voted for change.
About 4 years ago Dr. Craig Witherspoon was hired as the 1st black Superintendent of Edgecombe County Public Schools. There were some who never accepted him.
In Wilson County a black male just defeated a white Sheriff who has held the office for 28 years and he can’t handle being defeated by the black male. However so many countless whites are supporting the black male.
When Martin L. King III came to Rocky Mount last week I was going to ask him his opinion on black males being labeled. I was going to ask him do he feel that he could be labeled just like the young males. Remember there were many who didn’t like what Dr. King stood for.
Black males it is up to you to continue to be about the business of doing what is right. Yes you may endure some obstacles but let the obstacles drive you to continue to keep your eye on the prize. You see it is not about them but about the master plan. What God has for you is for you so don’t let nothing and no one keep you from reaching your goal.
