Kathleen

On 3/26/2023 at 7:31 PM, Pioneer1 said:

Growing up in Detroit I remember the tail end of the 70s, and the 80s where a lot of Black people with barely a highschool education (and many didn't even have that) who were able to buy houses, buy a new car every 3 years, took care of their families, and even save up enough money to buy their own businesses from the money they were making working at these different car factories.

They didn't need a college degree.
Strong unions and plenty of jobs.

Contrast that with the 90s where a lot of their children went off to college, got useless degrees, and came back home and couldn't find jobs in their professions and ended up selling dope, losing their parent's homes, and going to prison or ending up homeless.
 

This isn't 100% of the cases obviously, a lot of Black children who went to college ended up living successful lives.....but most didn't.
Just racked up a lot of student loan debt.

Going to college and getting a lot of education is great if you're going to be a doctor or scientist or engineer, other than that....business ownership, skilled trades, and manual labor that pays decently should be a goal for most.

Many young people enroll in college, but not always can finish it or study with high grades. And that's not the most important thing. A student can attend classes, have problems in many subjects simultaneously, and always look for an answer: how will I do my homework? I believe that the most important thing a college can give is to teach young people to find ways to self-realize in life, not specific knowledge and facts. And it doesn't matter what the grades are. For example, I came across this site https://assignmentbro.com/us/do-my-homework once and realized that students have simple ways to improve their results. It all depends on their desire and motivation. But these grades are not decisive in building a professional career. This requires a certain wisdom and awareness of realities.

It's essential to recognize that college isn't for everyone and that there are alternative paths to success that don't require a degree. While college may not be necessary for specific careers, it can provide valuable skills and knowledge that can be applied in various fields. It's all about finding the right path for each individual based on their interests, abilities, and available opportunities.

I love the work of Milton Davis. I always find something special and fascinating in his works. I will definitely read "Muscudine wine".

This story is very similar to my personal story. I also went back to school to complete it and get my degree. Overall, I find this book motivating. Many thanks to the author for this.

Blues Highway seems like a fascinating exploration of the lives of Pullman Porters and their families, set against the backdrop of America's complex history of race and class. It's impressive how the author weaves together the stories of the Porters, the South Side of Chicago, and the family's struggle to succeed and repay their debts.