Powell: We Need More Black Men to ‘Step Forward’

November 3rd, 2009

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The first African-American to serve as Secretary of State challenges more African-American men to become involved in community service.

In an interview with CNN and Essence Magazine, Colin Powell believes black men have to take a more active role within the community to show our kids positive male role models.

We need more African-American men, for example, to step forward and serve as mentors to young kids who don’t have a responsible, caring adult male in their lives. If I could snap my finger and do one thing, I would make sure that every young American boy or girl, but especially African-American [children], have a responsible, caring adult in their lives.

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sherry Said on

Collin Powell is right. BM have the highest unemployment rates and are more likely to be in jail than in college. BW should be glad that they are dating outside the race because they have nothing to offer. WW and other Non-WW will realize this when they start having to take care of these BM.



lil no Said on

Now this MAN should have been the first black President! I hope he runs in the future he would make an awesome President!



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