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What Communities Must Do to Protect Children and Strengthen Families

Plenary Session III

Juan Williams calls attention to the current reality that too many Black Americans are in crisis. Caught in a twisted hip-hop culture, black youth may drop out of school, end up in jail, and have babies when they are not ready to be parents. A National Public Radio Senior Correspondent and an Emmy Award winning writer and television correspondent, Mr. Williams presents his case that it is way past time for Black Americans to open their eyes to the "culture of failure" existing within their community. He applauds the proud black traditional values of self help, strong families, and belief in God and explores actions communities can take to support the efforts of parents, schools, and churches to protect children and strengthen families.

	Presiding:
	Melissa Lim Brodowski Child Welfare Program Specialist Children's Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
	Welcoming Remarks:
	Susan Orr, PhD Associate Commissioner Children's Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Parents Anonymous® Inc. Jolly K. Award Presentation Parents Anonymous® Inc. Juanita Chávez Award Presentation
	Keynote Address:
	Juan Williams Senior Correspondent National Public Radio Washington, DC
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Updated on September 18, 2008