All too often, we find ourselves in the company of young black men and women or boys and girls who use inappropriate language. I applaud Carol Daniel because she addressed the situation in Wal-Mart. Many of us shy away from correcting them because we fear a confrontation. I felt very encouraged by Carol’s experience.
The day and age of encountering young, respectable, debutante-like black women has passed almost completely. Instead, we are faced with a generation of angry, ill-mannered, rude and foul-mouthed women. However, if we can help someone to realize what true dignity and respect are, just maybe they will in turn pass that knowledge on to someone else.
Nicole D. Shannon
Family Support Division
Jennings Service Center