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I have been troubled for a long time about the black "elephant in the room" syndrome in which NOBODY wants to talk about legitimate issues within the black community for fear of being branded "racist". In light of that, I was wondering if you are aware of any research studies done out there about how our citizens, including blacks themselves, feel about the black community in general? Especially as it relates to things like honesty, ambition and financial stewardship.
I am sorry for the delay, but your question did not come through to my mailbox for some reason.
That all said: I can give you two great books that I have read about this very topic. It is called: "Losing the Race: Self Sabotage in black America" by John McWhorter.
He is a black American and a conservative.
There is also another great book that I have read by Thomas Sowell called "Race and Culture." (He's a great writer and is a syndicated columnist.)
There are other books, but these two will keep you busy for a while.
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Expertise
I can discuss conceptual problems in the policies of the black "leadership," the way that some government policies will really affect black Americans, as well as the history behind some current phenomena that one can observe. Being black man with a conservative bent (in that which concerns markets and government policy) alone invites many questions.
Experience
I have lived in Asia for over two years. Having lived in many places/seen many countries (just going on #20 now), I have become very pro-American in the last few years, since this place is actually THE most receptive to black people out of all the places that I have ever been. Also: I keep up with the news and am fairly well read, and can engage you on almost any topic. (It does seem that many of the thing that you see in America can be found in other countries, just with different players.)
Publications
ESL Cafe "Black Experience in Japan"
"Black Experience Concluded (Cathartic Diatribe)"
"Columbia (Explained/ Corrected)"
"Facets of Black Life CAREFUL! (No Free Lunch!)"
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