The family unit is the foundation of every society. Home- ownership is the foundation of the American Dream. By and large, the Black community is failing young Black males, because of the break- down of family units and vanity-oriented lifestyles. Life is about self-discipline and self-sacrifices. Hence, too many young Black males are growing-up undisciplined. More importantly, fewer young Black men are dating and marrying; even though similar circumstances exist in the White community, but the socio-economic impacts are vastly different.

Sadly, too many young Black males are turning inward and becoming “lovers of themselves” based upon maximizing the pleasure principle. Self-discipline is the key to a productive life. On the other hand, too many young Black women are turn- ing to eating

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