"1 out of every 3 black fatherless black males born in this decade will end up in prison..."


This was the quote that made me take notice. The quote that had me sitting up...because believe it or not, except it or not...if we don't do anything...this statistic will be our reality.

I slowly see it happening already...in just my community alone...in just my city and my state, with news report on the daily about young black males being locked up. Every time you drive down the street and you see the orange colored jumpsuits on work detail i can tell you 99% of them are black.

Fam, this hits too close to home as i watch my family having to deal with this as well. What can we do? I don't know the answer to that...but something must be done. I offer you this website and video to peruse and all of us need to view it. Please check out 40ursons.com and let me know what you think.

Check out a letter from the producers of this video:
Dear Friends & Family,

Over the past 18 months, we have shown our film For Our Sons to thousands of people across the country and abroad, from Atlanta, Bermuda, California and Chicago, to DC, Ghana (Africa), New Jersey and throughout the 5 Boroughs that make up New York City.

It is clear from the high praise that it has received and the inspiration that it has produced that this film needs to be seen by a larger audience.

Please go to the For Our Sons website and watch the 1st 13 minutes of the film. If you like it, order the Free DVD.

For Our Sons Website: foroursons.com or 4oursons.com


Help us spread the word! Show it to the people in your lives, particularly our young people. Also, share this email with your friends, families, colleagues and all networks throughout the country. Thank You!


Eric K. McKay