Black Newspaper Stirs Controversial Debate

LOCAL BLACK NEWSPAPER CONTINUES TO STIR COMMUNITY-WIDE DIALOGUE BY ASKING THE QUESTION "CAN BLACK WOMEN RAISE BLACK BOYS TO BE BLACK MEN?"

Springfield, IL (BlackNews.com) - The Capital City Courier (CCC), a local black newspaper, has done it again! Following up on their nationally acclaimed cover story entitled "Why Can't Blacks Work Together", the CCC continues to create a buzz throughout its central Illinois circulation area with its latest question "Can Black Women Raise Black Boys To Be Black Men?" The article, which includes interviews with single mothers, has once again brought to the surface a simmering debate within the black community. This time the issue is related to the alarmingly high proportion of single, female headed households and the inevitable challenge presented in raising boys in particular. Also weighing in on the discussion regarding this perplexing issue is noted author and lecturer, Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu.

"I simply want to continue to put into print what is being expressed and discussed by blacks almost everyday throughout our community," stated Michael Pittman, the editor-in-chief of the Capital City Courier. "I will continue to believe that if we are going to see real progress on the issues that concern our black community, we must become more comfortable raising the issues that sometimes make us uncomfortable," he continued.

"Some have accused us of somehow overlooking the tremendous sacrifices and wonderful commitment of single mothers by asking this question," Pittman stated. "Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, we salute the women that are raising their sons by themselves but also recognize that they need the help of the entire village to have the greatest opportunity to be successful," he continued.

Pittman once again expressed his desire to see meaningful solutions, strategies and commitments by blacks from every segment of the community emerge from dialogue that has resulted due to the article. "In fact, I can only hope this article spurs similar responses across America much like the first one," Pittman concluded.

For additional information on the Captial City Courier or the "Can Black Women Raise Black Boys To Be Black Men?" article, contact Michael Pittman at (217) 528-2998 or visit the CCC's website at www.capitalcitycourier.org


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Oh, spare me this type of BS drama again! This never seems to die! Not talking to or about YOU, J, just about the article.