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Article: The Black man's role is to be the pillar of the Black family
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- Miami Times
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- February 9, 1995
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Henry Crespo
Miami Times
02-09-1995
The Black man's role is to be the pillar of the Black family.
By HENRY CRESPO
The American family has always had to face great challenges. What must be understood is that American life went from an agricultural society to a growing commerical industrial society and the family structure shifted. Technological advancements in household appliances meant that women began pursuing other interests outside the home. But what remains a compelling fact is that poverty plays a large part in the breakdown of the American family.
Because of the high rate of poverty and living conditions, the American family is dysfunctional. Poverty, compounded with individuals that ...