Tuesday's World Events - January 30, 2007
1. a) Who is Juan Williams? b) Why did he write the book "Enough"?
2. Contrast the "characteristics" young black men are respected for in their communities today with the characterists that traditionally defined black people through the dark days of slavery and beyond, according to Juan Williams.
3. a) Define self-determination as used in this article.
b) According to Mr. Williams, what do black leaders emphasize today that directly contradicts past black leadership's focus on black self-determination?
4. a) Who, according to Juan Williams, is to be blamed for a permanent group of poor blacks?
b) What is the real goal of black leaders regarding poor blacks?
5. How does Mr. Williams view black churches?
6. What does Mr. Williams say people should do to combat the negative image of black men portrayed by current music and film?
7. What ideas promoted by rap culture does Mr. Williams say is poison to the black community?
8. Do you agree with everything Juan Williams has to say about black leadership, as well as the black entertainment culture? Explain your answer.
9. Which of Mr. Williams' answers was the most surprising or interesting to you? Why?