Claiming Ownership

It's funny that many thought that with the election of Barack Obama that somehow the "Red Sea" of injustice (and the issues associated with that injustice) would somehow disappear, and that African Americans would walk cleanly and effortlessly across on dry land. The unspoken pressure of the issues that plague the Black community (i.e. widening gaps in health, education, and economic class) were thought to be somehow lifted with the inauguration of President Barack Obama; sadly these issues presently remain. Ironically, Chicago (the city of Barack) has seemingly gotten worse with last year's slaying of the Fenger high school student, and many other CPS students preceding him. So then the question becomes, "Ultimately, where does the responsibility lie, and who is responsible for addressing these pertinent issues that disproportionately affect Blacks while statistically the minority?" Hopefully, this blog will afford the opportunity to those wishing to share thoughts and ideas on how to first identify the problem(s) plaguing "Black life" in America, and then lead us to taking individual responsibility for ourselves......inevitably changing the character of our community. I'm hoping to hear from you soon!