tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post8223623244103755630..comments2023-10-26T02:13:03.378-07:00Comments on Acting White Acting Black: The Hard Core Of Cool - Part IIJames C. Collierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06268279457459050826noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-54762404797386646782007-02-03T15:47:00.000-08:002007-02-03T15:47:00.000-08:00I have also had problems because I focused on scho...I have also had problems because I focused on school as I was growing up. I didn't fit in with anyone, other than the other 'nerds'. But in the end, we end up knowing and understanding more about the world, and we become a source of power and influence. Our influence is not necessarily through money, popularity, or coolness. It is through our knowledge and wisdom. I don't know why so many people don't see that knowledge is power. A lot of it has to do with our overemphasis on sports, entertainment, and fame. If only we could show young people that the chances of succeding in sports and entertainment are slim to none and that there are more important endeavors in life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com