Uplifting African American boys

Hello fellow classmates

I have two minutes to tell you that inside our hostile world we need more youth mentoring programs 

to help prevent gun violence, police brutality and education discrimination in our African American 

communities. Considering mentors provide guidance, mind development and protect souls from the 

world racial abuse.  According to the article Mentoring plays integral role in reducing gun violence 

in one of Americas most violent cities by: Justin Preston stated “you grow up with that experience, 

“he says” and it create a great deal of hostility, anger and untreated vicious trauma in your life”  That 

statement gave awareness on how a fatherless kid is exposed to negative activity and behavior in his 

African American community that could effect and direct them down the wrong path; to life.  Black 

boys are known for being bad and troubled but, their hurting and crying out for help.  Their 

misbehaviors are them acting out in pain and wanting to be included, loved, welcomed, respected 

and wanted. Though some may say youth mentoring programs would not prevent gun violence, 

police brutality and education discrimination.  This is evidence that mentoring can inspire black boys 

and young men to make healthier and safer choices.  Given these points fellow scholars, I invite you 

to share some of your thoughts or observations on the challenges that African American boys and 

men face growing and living in America