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Ebony, Oct, 2005 by Darrell M. Young
I would like to thank Mr. Kevin Chappell for his For Brothers Only column, "Being Original" (July 2005). I witness young Brothers every day who allow others to manipulate their identities via gangs, rappers, fads, etc ... Being original, and finding out who we are as Black men is vital to our growth.
It saddens me that so many young Brothers have no idea how to use the creativity, the drive and ingenuity God has given Black men. If we would use these gifts in a positive way and not allow ourselves to fall prey to the "follow-the-leader club," I think we wouldn't represent such a large percentage of the prison population.
Darrell M. Young
Charlotte, N.C.
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