Raymond Writes

All Lives Matter, is almost a protest to Black Lives Matter, as it is perceived that Black Lives Matter exclude other lives. However, All Lives are not treated like Black Lives are. So, why is it, when abuse to Black people is pointed out, another hand points to a justification as to why the abuse happened? Like, if he didn't wear a hoodie and walk in his own neighborhood, he would still be alive. Or if he didn't play his rap music so loud, he would still be alive. How about if they did not have a criminal record, or been a gang member, or had they not been poor, or driving while black in the wrong part of town, they would still be alive. All of these reasons were used one time or another to lessen the value of Black Lives when they are killed/murdered unjustly. Is this the same All Lives Matter, when more people were outraged when Cecil the lion was shot and killed than when Black Lives were killed/murdered; Or when an gorilla was shot to preserve a Black child's (human) l

:    #BLACK LIVES MATTER Black Lives Matter, was born out of the hurt, pain, and the anguish of losing Black Lives by the hands of others with no regard. The question has been raised, "Why doesn't Black Lives Matter when its Black on Black violence?" To answer this question, Black Lives do matter when its Black on Black violence. However, when Black on Black violence happens, someone is held responsible in most cases unlike when law enforcement kills/murders a Black Life. Many want to say it is not a race thing, if its not a race thing, then where are the unarmed white men and women who were killed/murdered? Where are the 12 year old white boys who were killed/murdered while they played on the play-ground? Where are the white men being choked to death for an misdemeanor? Where are the unarmed white men shot upon 50 times and killed/murdered? Where are the white women who gets stopped for an traffic-stop and are found dead in a holding cell? Where are the white men wh

Many males have been labeled 'Bad Boys' for displaying mischievous behavior, however, they are given a mixed message by being celebrated for said behavior. From the time boys are sent to play in the sand-box they are told, "If someone hits you, you hit them back." In the early stages of life, boys are taught to be impulsive and violent. By teaching boys this impulsive and violent behavior, they are being trained not to have conflict resolution skills when they get older and the fall-out effect of this behavior can be damaging. Whether it is said out of fear or admiration, when someone says, "you are a bad boy," it reinforces and celebrates negative behavior. Some parents encourage their boys to fight until they win. And some ridicule boys for not fighting back or not winning. This can send a boy on a violent fighting frenzy, trying to win approval. In the attempt of winning approval and to be validated by others, many boys pick up weapons (guns, knife, bat,

The Generation Divide Each generation's parents didn't understand their children, the way they dressed, the music they listened to , or how they thought and processed life, and because of this each generation has lost ground. Each generation was born into a world they did not create, and had adopt and merged into a lifestyle, culture, and customary beliefs during that time. Each generation has a movie, a drug, and a soundtrack for their time. Much of what our young men see in movies glamorizes criminals, drugs, and alcohol abuse. Our young men are constantly being exposed to movies which promote violence as the solution to resolving conflicts. Our young men are further guided by the example of immoral and unethical people cruising our neighborhoods in expensive cars making their money by illegal means. Too many of our young men believe that this is the only way to make it. In the 1970's movies like "The Mack" and "Superfly" had many of our young men

Upload My GPS Young Bulls on the loose, preparing for adventure and survival. Many proverbial bulls are loose to roam. On their rambles the young bulls learn to be tough and aggressive in the face of any threat to their self-esteem, to be strong even when wrong and to sharpen their skills to be of service to as many females as their mating prowess allows. In short young bulls are loose trying to become men. One day a young bull was standing on top of a hill with an older bull, and the young bull said to the older bull, "Let's run down the hill and get with one of those cows." And the older bull said, "No, lets walk down and do it right." Young bulls need to develop a genuine sense of purpose; However, the freedom of young men to roam comes at a price, not knowing their purpose as compared to their female counterparts who are tied to their maternal guidance. Young men need to be guided down the hill of life to manhood. Because, some of our young men have many un

Bio: As an Author and Community Activist, Raymond works to galvanize the minds of our young people and encourage positive and productive behavior in meaningful ways. This will allow young people to enhance their growth and development in building moral character. Raymond's aim is to present programs and projects that develop Human Potential, Produce New Thinking and Renewal of the Mind. Raymond has assisted in raising funds for displaced women and children and has been trained in: Childhood Development, Mediation (Conflict Resolution), Youth Deterrent (at risk youth), Leadership Development, and Grief Counseling.