LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Experts on subjects concerning young people continued the 3-part series "Raising Black Boys" Wednesday evening.
The 2nd session of the free interactive forums focused on what parents can do to keep their sons away from dangerous or illegal behavior and the prison system. The guest speaker, Alfred "Coach" Powell, who is an adjunct professor at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, emphasized that it's important to stay involved in your child's schoolwork, have more open conversations with them, and minimize arguments. He also recommends teaching kids more about their heritage.
"Particularly in this time where books are being banned and information is being destroyed, it is important for a person to know who he or she is and from which they come. It is vital to survival and cultural pride," Powell said.
The 3rd and final session of the parenting series will be held Wednesday, December 13, at 5:30 pm at Vibe Coffeehouse.
