Expo tackles the tough labor, workforce and life challenges facing Black males
There is a scene from the motion picture Captain Phillips, starring renowned actor Tom Hanks, that depicts a poignant scene which will permanently be etched into my consciousness. In the movie, Hanks’ character has been kidnapped by Somalin Pirates whose intentions are to complete a ransom transaction with the US government for his release. During the aforementioned scene, Hanks looks over to the groups’ indignant leader, who appears devoid of any rational traits of humanity, and asks “But if you are fisherman, why are you doing this? There has to be something out there better than robbing people.”
In a morose tone, the pirate responds “Maybe in America. Maybe in America.” What Hanks’ character is unaware of is the fact the average an annual salary for a Somalin fisherman is around $250, which is barely enough to feed himself and his family scraps. Piracy has become a way of the world in struggling economically-deprived regions like Somalia.
As preposterous as it may seem, there is now a growing cadre of marauding young men of color right here in America, who now feel as though their odds for survival are …show more content…
Kenyatha Loftis of the Educational Consulting firm of L.Smurfee Inc. that she co-founded. Dr. Loftis believes that it is critical that we continue to leverage our strengths against our weaknesses as a race. It is of her opinion that since African Americans has made great strides so many major area professionally; we should use that progress to instill traits of inspiration when working with our young people. It should be known that Dr. Loftis was so enthusiastic about the importance of this cause; she not only served on the panel, but also facilitated workshops and even stayed hours after the conclusion of the event to provide much needed counseling for those who arrived late or asked for extra tutoring after her sessions
There is a scene from the motion picture Captain Phillips, starring renowned actor Tom Hanks, that depicts a poignant scene which will permanently be etched into my consciousness. In the movie, Hanks’ character has been kidnapped by Somalin Pirates whose intentions are to complete a ransom transaction with the US government for his release. During the aforementioned scene, Hanks looks over to the groups’ indignant leader, who appears devoid of any rational traits of humanity, and asks “But if you are fisherman, why are you doing this? There has to be something out there better than robbing people.”
In a morose tone, the pirate responds “Maybe in America. Maybe in America.” What Hanks’ character is unaware of is the fact the average an annual salary for a Somalin fisherman is around $250, which is barely enough to feed himself and his family scraps. Piracy has become a way of the world in struggling economically-deprived regions like Somalia.
As preposterous as it may seem, there is now a growing cadre of marauding young men of color right here in America, who now feel as though their odds for survival are …show more content…
Kenyatha Loftis of the Educational Consulting firm of L.Smurfee Inc. that she co-founded. Dr. Loftis believes that it is critical that we continue to leverage our strengths against our weaknesses as a race. It is of her opinion that since African Americans has made great strides so many major area professionally; we should use that progress to instill traits of inspiration when working with our young people. It should be known that Dr. Loftis was so enthusiastic about the importance of this cause; she not only served on the panel, but also facilitated workshops and even stayed hours after the conclusion of the event to provide much needed counseling for those who arrived late or asked for extra tutoring after her sessions