Travel Log: 2-26-14 Cultural Conflicts

I read about Obama's Mentoring initiative today in the Orlando Sentinel.  Obama"s My Brother's Keeper initiative pairs public and private efforts to help minority young men stay out of trouble, succeed in school and land good jobs.  It will rely on existing resources, recruits private sector participation and does not require Congress' approval.  Obama realized that if he had not grown up in Hawaii but some where like Chicago he might not have had the same opportunties.  I think it is a great plan and hopefully it will not be tied up with red tape.  Students need to see role models, especially those that look like them, explain how they got to where they are.  It should not just be a one time visit but a reoccuring visit that holds students accountable for grades, behavior or just showing up to school.