Oh boy, where are the men?

He's honest with himself and those around him and he's someone whom you can honestly say you respect and admire. You don't get a vibe of pure destruction when you're in his presence because he makes you feel at ease. I'm saddened to say that I see more "real women"...

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Published inNew Pittsburgh courier (City ed.) Vol. 99; no. 11
Main Author Daniels, Camille
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Pittsburgh, Pa Real Times, Inc 12.03.2008
EditionCity Edition
Subjects
African Americans
Gender identity
Masculinity
Personality traits
Sexes
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Summary:He's honest with himself and those around him and he's someone whom you can honestly say you respect and admire. You don't get a vibe of pure destruction when you're in his presence because he makes you feel at ease. I'm saddened to say that I see more "real women" around FAMU's campus than men. Too many young men walking this campus truly are or at least carry many boyish traits. These boys are proud of this and just don't seem to be in a rush to grow up and start exercising the intelligence that lies deep within them. They don't carry themselves well, many dressing as if they plan to stay in the "hood" forever with their clothes hanging off them as if it's cute.
ISSN:1047-8051