In the past two years alone, more Americans died from gunshot wounds than were killed during the entire Vietnam War. More than half also used an illegal drug on a monthly basis. The misperception immortalized daily by the media and other entities is that crimes are committed in poor neighborhoods inhabited by dark people. All African-Americans, regardless of their educational and economic accomplishments, have been and are at risk in America simply because of their skin colors. Sadly, my family and I experienced that to be one of America's racial truths.
Most people know that facing the truth brings about healing and growth.
Cosby is an educator and producer.